Academic Advisor I or II

Academic Advisor I or II

Advisor IAcademic advisors provide academic advising services to students and advising-based perspectives to university colleagues and public stakeholders, such as students, family-members, and prospective students. By integrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills with basic knowledge of curricula, policies (departmental, School, and University), resources, and student development, Advisors helps students identify options, set academic and developmental goals, and make progress toward those goals.

The advisor assists in the development of advising programs and initiatives that facilitate student engagement, success, and retention, provides advising data, and collaborates with academic and other University operational units on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention.

Advisor IIAcademic advisors provide specialized academic advising services to students and advising-based perspectives to University colleagues and public stakeholders, such as students, family-members and prospective students. By integrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills with intermediate knowledge of curricula, policies (departmental, School, and University), resources, and student development, the Advisor helps students identify options, set academic and developmental goals, and make progress toward those goals.

The advisor assists in the development of advising programs and initiatives that facilitate student engagement, success, and retention, provides advising data, and collaborates with academic and other University operational units on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention.

Minimum Education and Experience - ACADEMICADVISORIBachelor's degree in related field.

ACADEMICADVISORIIBachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience; or Master's degree.

Preferred

Education and Experience
- Advisor IBachelor's degree in related field.

Professional student-focused experience in a higher education setting (e.g. academic advising, career advising, student affairs, etc.).Experience in and/or knowledge pertaining to university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as registration, class scheduling, degree and graduation requirements.

Knowledge of mechanisms of student retention, student development theories, career development strategies, and recruitment strategies.

Experience working with a population with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective students and their families.

Advisor II Bachelor's or master's degree in related field.

Strong computer skills in electronic file management, word processing, database management, and spreadsheets and experience with student information systems.

Professional student-focused experience in a higher education setting (e.g. academic advising, career advising, student affairs, etc.).Experience in and/or knowledge pertaining to university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as registration, class scheduling, degree and graduation requirements.

Knowledge of mechanisms of student retention, student development theories, career development strategies, and recruitment strategies.

Experience working effectively with a population with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective students and their families.

Other Qualifications
- To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Advisor IAdvise students regarding departmental, School, and University policies and procedures; programs of study; and the development of appropriate academic plans.

Proactively manage an assigned caseload of students, document all pertinent student information, and maintain student files and records.

Conduct student meetings in-person and virtually on a regular basis.

Use advising platform and case management strategies to establish targeted student populations for more intensive advising and meet those students a minimum of the required individual advising sessions per semester.

Monitor students' academic progress and determine satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree. Meet with all students on assigned caseload for 45 and 75 credit checkpoints.

Assist students in identifying their interests, abilities, and academic goals and in making decisions regarding their academic career.

Introduce students to opportunities that will enrich their academic experience, facilitate their academic and personal development, and support their educational success.

Teach students how to manage the School experience, navigate the University, make…