Academic Advisor- Counseling

Academic Advisor

Under the guidance of a Counselor, the Academic Advisor is responsible for providing career exploration, articulation, and other related services, including implementing support programs to increase student enrollment, recruitment, and retention. Participate in student success initiatives in collaboration with faculty and staff. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Advise new and current students through a structured interview, under the guidance and supervision of a Counselor regarding academic advising, goal setting, and career exploration on a semester basis. Assist students with degree plans that meet their short-term and long-term educational and career goals. Support students in developing their class schedules. Assist in recruitment and retention initiatives pertaining to student success by working with faculty and staff.

Assist and participate in New Student Orientation, educational seminars, and workshops for students, faculty, and staff on student success strategies. Provide professional support to Counselors, including monitoring and following up with students on their academic standing progress. Recommend and implement internal operational standards and policies/procedures. Evaluate the effectiveness and recommend changes or modifications as appropriate.

Assist students in resolving issues that interfere with a student's academic success by making appropriate referrals to counselors and other support services, departments internally and externally, e.g., Career Services, tutoring, daycare, mental health, and other similar services. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE:

A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
2. Experience working in a College or University setting.
3. Effective communication (both oral and written) skills.
4. Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
5. Working knowledge of degree planning.
6. Experience with a College or University integrated system.

Special Conditions:
1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.