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Academic Advisor
Job Description
Job Title
Academic AdvisorPosting Number
P003352Position Type
Part-TimePosition Status
Part TimeGrant Funded
NoGrant Funding Source
N/ACategory
APTClass Code
15Pay Rate
$28.15Department
SE Student Success & AdvisingJob Summary
Provides academic advisement for college programs and conducts recruitment activities. This position assists students in identifying and understanding issues and procedures related to their educational objectives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provides academic advisement, career information and guidance activities, educational/degree planning, course selection, and related support services for the programs offered by the college; tracks student progress and reports on activities as necessary
Assists students to take and score self-administered vocational interest and aptitude tests; assists students in assessing academic skills
Schedules appointments with school guidance and counseling staff for students requiring professional assistance
Orders, catalogues, and maintains files on materials relating to job opportunities, careers, technical schools, colleges, scholarships, armed forces, and other programs; prepares or distributes brochures, handbooks, and fliers as necessary
Assists students and teachers to locate career information related to students interests and aptitudes, or demonstrates use of files, shelf collections, and other information retrieval systems
Makes presentations to parent and other groups to publicize educational opportunities and activities of the college
Plans publicity campaigns and contacts target groups to explain college educational programs and services; assists with outreach to high schools and community
Provides new student group advisement
Assists students with transfer of courses, programs, and universities
Collects and organizes occupational data as necessary; compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives
Conducts professional development activities and training for new advisors and counselors
Refers students to the correct program or health professional for issues requiring further attention
Manages and implements improved methods to offer special programs designed for minorities and under-served populations; recruits the underrepresented population of students at low-performing schools in Tarrant County
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Assists students to take and score self-administered vocational interest and aptitude tests; assists students in assessing academic skills
Schedules appointments with school guidance and counseling staff for students requiring professional assistance
Orders, catalogues, and maintains files on materials relating to job opportunities, careers, technical schools, colleges, scholarships, armed forces, and other programs; prepares or distributes brochures, handbooks, and fliers as necessary
Assists students and teachers to locate career information related to students interests and aptitudes, or demonstrates use of files, shelf collections, and other information retrieval systems
Makes presentations to parent and other groups to publicize educational opportunities and activities of the college
Plans publicity campaigns and contacts target groups to explain college educational programs and services; assists with outreach to high schools and community
Provides new student group advisement
Assists students with transfer of courses, programs, and universities
Collects and organizes occupational data as necessary; compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives
Conducts professional development activities and training for new advisors and counselors
Refers students to the correct program or health professional for issues requiring further attention
Manages and implements improved methods to offer special programs designed for minorities and under-served populations; recruits the underrepresented population of students at low-performing schools in Tarrant County
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree
Two (2) years of experience in advising, counseling, financial aid, admissions, retention, or student services
Two (2) years of experience in advising, counseling, financial aid, admissions, retention, or student services
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as an academic advisor in a college or university
Experience in advising students of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds
Experience in advising students of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience working with computerized systems
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week. Flexibility is required as part-time work schedules may vary based on individual campus/departmental needs including evenings and weekends.
Posted
11/03/2022Contact
Destini Jones*
destini.jones@tccd.edu*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*