Academic Advisor II (University Academic Advising, Arts & Sciences) - Dean Arts & Sciences

Texas Woman’s University•Denton, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible work advising students on Texas Woman’s University (TWU) programs and services, helping them select, outline, and achieve educational and developmental goals. Serves as a resource to academic units on advising, designs and implements advising policies and procedures as needed, assumes departmental leadership roles, and participates in departmental and university committees and activities. Work is performed independently under limited supervision, and performance is evaluated based on assignments completed and results obtained. The position advises students on academic plans and goals, maintains departmental records, and participates in orientation, campus visit, open house, recruitment, retention, and academic support programs. It develops action plans with the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence for students on academic probation or suspension, attends advising workshops and relevant meetings or training, supports academic units, provides private tutoring for at-risk students, and may present training for faculty advisors. The employee may travel and works primarily indoors in an office setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three years of higher education academic advising experience required; additional job-related experience and/or education may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during scheduled workdays and hours.
Working knowledge of office practices and methods.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and verify information accurately.
Ability to coordinate work with other employees and provide direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
Ability to organize work, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on organizational policies and activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Ability to use a personal computer, office equipment, university software, and email.
Ability to travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Advise students on academic plans and goals.
Maintain departmental records.
Participate in new student orientations, campus visit programs, open house programs, freshman forums, and other recruitment and retention activities.
Participate in TWU academic support programs.
Develop action plans with the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence for students on probation or suspension.
Attend advising workshops at or away from TWU.
Attend meetings, workshops, and training to stay current on university and functional changes.
Establish and maintain contact with academic components.
Participate in or present training workshops for faculty advisors.
Support academic units by offering private tutoring for at-risk students.
Serve on campus committees and task forces as assigned.
Perform other duties as requested.
May supervise student assistants.
Maintain information security and privacy in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and university policies.
Perform assigned duties safely and report unsafe conditions, practices, and near-miss incidents.