Academic Advisor, Transfer Students

Position: ACADEMIC ADVISOR, TRANSFER STUDENTS
Under general supervision provides academic advisement and consultation to transfer students regarding academic planning, progress, and/or problems.

Essential Duties Summary

* Advocates for and coaches transfer students to help them succeed holistically on TSU campus and beyond.

* Collaborates with other campus divisions/department to ensure transfer students in caseload are succeeding and meet the performance level required to maintain good academic standards.

* Recruits both current and incoming transfer student who meet the definition of "at risk" according to the grant standards for inclusion in program cohort.

* Works with transfer students to develop an educational plan with a clear pathway to graduation.

* Plans and delivers TRIO SSS orientation and other workshops as needed by cohort transfer students.

* Coordinates and delivers individualized coaching and counseling activities of academic needs as well as co-curricular interests.

* Facilitates social and academic integration to support student engagement.

* Maintains frequent contact with transfer students.

* Trains student leaders on student success and mentoring in relation to careers, financial literacy, academic excellence, student engagement and service, and other areas of student success and the collegiate experience.

* Facilities FAFSA completions and related requirements.

* Develops, implements, coordinates, and integrates retention strategies, and assessment evaluations.

* Maintains awareness of internal and external resources to make appropriate referrals.

* Maintains confidential documentation and data collection for all transfer student contacts.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range $45,486.69 - $57,995.53 Education

Bachelor's degree.

Required Licensing/Certification

Valid Texas Driver's License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

* Policies, procedures, practices and equipment.

* Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

* Community colleges and transfer procedures.

Skill in:

* Problem-solving and decision-making.

* Multitasking and time management.

* Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

* Prepare detailed reports.

* Work independently.

Work Experience

* Three (3) years to five (5) years of related experience.

* Has experience working with individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Working/Environmental Conditions

* Prolonged standing and/or walking.

* Handling light weight objects.

* Using or carrying equipment.

Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)