Academic Advisor

Texas Wesleyan University Portal • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees academic advising activities regarding a specific student caseload of approximately 300 students in cooperation with other Academic Advisors, the Director of Advising, and Faculty Mentors. Assesses academic progress, assists in the triage of students identified as at risk of not passing their courses, responds to student academic inquiries, assists in the resolution of academic problems, and refers students to appropriate support services as necessary. Assists students in the development of academic plans and class schedules. Initiates and maintains contact with advisees and academic departments. Develops and maintains appropriate files, records, and campaigns, using University retention software. Creates and completes designated campaigns, including coordinated care, for tracking academic progress of students on caseload, using University retention software.

Requirements

• Oversees academic advising activities regarding specific student caseload of approximately 300 students
• Assesses academic progress
• Assists in the triage of students identified as at risk of not passing their courses
• Responds to student academic inquiries
• Assists in the resolution of academic problems
• Refers students to appropriate support services as necessary
• Assists students in the development of academic plans and class schedules
• Initiates and maintains contact with advisees as well as academic departments
• Develops and maintains appropriate files, records, and campaigns, using University retention software
• Creates and completes designated campaigns including coordinated care, for tracking academic progress of students on caseload, using University retention software
• Works with Faculty Mentors and Department Chairs to keep updated on Degree Plan changes, course recommendations, degree requirements and course rotations
• Designs and facilitates workshops for students and advisors

Responsibilities

• Advises specific student caseload of 300 including but not limited to academic program planning and schedule planning, and provides referrals to and coordinates with faculty, as appropriate.
• Assesses academic progress, responds to student academic inquiries, assists students with completion of University required approvals (e.g. course substitutions, permission to enroll at another University and others).
• Assists in the resolution of academic problems and refers students to appropriate support services as necessary.
• Develops, creates and completes campaigns for targeted student outreach to promote appropriate academic progress and completion.
• Attends Registration Days programming each semester.
• Assists in preparation for Registration Days.
• Works with Faculty Mentors and Department Chairs to keep updated on Degree Plan changes, course recommendations, degree requirements and course rotations.
• Develops and maintains appropriate files and records for each student.
• Designs and facilitates workshops for students and advisors.
• Performs other duties assigned by Director of Academic Advising & Retention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed