Academic Advising Liaison

** Job Title
** Academic Advising Liaison
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Texarkana
** Department
* * Academic and Career Experience Center
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Texarkana, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The Academic Advising Liaison at Texas A&M University - Texarkana provides undergraduate enrollment transition, academic advising, course planning to timely graduation, financial aid guidance, and professional support for all new undergraduate students. The Academic Advising Liaison builds meaningful relationships with students, makes appropriate referrals, acts proactively to address barriers to registration, and serves as an advocate for the institution at all times.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Academic Advising with a dotted line report to the Executive Director of Admissions and the Executive Director of Financial Aid.
** Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
**** Salary information:
** The expected salary for this position is $48,000.00 annually.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES****:
*** Supports the University’s mission through engaging in productive communication and community building with internal and external stakeholders, including students,
* faculty, staff, institution partners, and the public.
* Provides academic advising for all new undergraduate students. Advising is
* grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and Appreciative Advising prior to the first year to foster informed choices in student’s educational planning.
* Advises students on financial matters involving, scholarships, financial aid, admission processing, indebtedness, etc.
* Utilizes knowledge of TAMUT policies and procedures to advise and counsel prospective students and families with educational inquiries.
* Implements a student-centered approach to all aspects of decision-making and daily business.
* Advises in both group and individual settings with prospective students, including virtual and physical options.
* Monitors admission and registration progress for new undergraduate students and executes intervention strategies for students who need additional support to complete the registration process.
* Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency.
* Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students, including specific student populations.
* Actively seeks to identify and address individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
* Collaborates with members of the campus community in student success and career development initiatives.
* Counsel students and parents regarding the eligibility of various financial aid, veterans’ education benefits, and scholarships opportunities.  Assist students and families with the financial aid application (FAFSA) and financial aid processes.
* Analyze and review reports to determine outreach and intervention actions need to support student enrollment success.
* Mentors and builds a strong relationship and coordinate with support staff from admissions, business office, financial aid, recruitment, and registers office to deliver student-centered service on behalf of the advising unit and enrollment management.
* Cultivates and models a proactive mindset, student advocacy, and effective communication within the academic advising unit and across campus.
* 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.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES****:
**** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Two years of related experience.
* Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software programs.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and detail-oriented
* Ability to work individually or as a team.
* Ability to organize and make decisions.
* Ability to comprehend…