Academic Advisor III

** Job Title
** Academic Advisor III
** Agency
* * West Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Advising Services
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$2,964.00 monthly
** Job Location
** Canyon, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to:
West Texas A&M University:
Human Resources Benefits
** NOTICE -*
* ** All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
**** General

Summary:

** The Academic Advisor III is part of the Advising Services team and is expected to assist with all advising and registration activities within Advising and Transfer Services. This adviser will serve as the Terry

B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences liaison and assume primary responsibility for regular communication with undergraduate students, faculty advisors, and administrators. The primary caseload (250-300 students) will include newly admitted freshmen and transfers majoring in programs under TRBCoESS.  Responsibilities include developing remediation plans, collaborating with other academic support departments for identified students, and facilitating assessment of programming provided. This adviser coordinates the University Early Program, geared toward supporting students identified by faculty as needing connections to resources to complete courses successfully.

Developing and maintaining communication with all shareholders, and facilitating communication with students, will be expected.
** Responsibilities:
*** Provides academic advice and guidance to students.
* Advises undergraduate students with fewer than 45 earned hours and new transfers in CoNHS.
* Submits course substitutions, add/drops, and change of curriculums.
* Approves, establishes, and monitors student probationary terms.
* Serves as the Early Alert Coordinator; develops communication plans to educate stakeholders regarding the program.
* Manages the case load of early alerts received during semesters and assesses the program procedures, policies and effectiveness.
* Assist with all New Student Orientation events.
* Assists with training and development for faculty advisors.
* Develops remediation plans and efforts to assist at-risk student populations. Includes collaboration with departments in CoNHS to connect students to appropriate services.
* Assessment of programming and retention of identified student population
* Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
* This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.
** Necessary

Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* One (1) year of related experience in advising and recruiting.
* College-student facing service as a peer leader, student employee, or similar experience.
* Experience in academic support for secondary and/or college-level students.
* Familiar with higher education student information systems.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with administrators, faculty, students and parents.
* Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
* Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
* Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Proficiency in using Excel, Word, and database applications.
* Experience taking courses or facilitating online courses.
* Will assist with all new student orientations and prospective visits for student athletes.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree.
* Four years of related experience in academic support for secondary and/or college-level students.
* Communication development for print or web design as an instructional tool.
* Has worked with CRM software to manage communication and develop communication plans.
* Effective communication and time management to meet in-person and online learners’ appointment needs.
* Career coaching and/or familiar with learning and career assessment tools.
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