Academic Advisor

Tarrant County College District•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a transitional role with the expectation that new hires successfully obtain certification and move into the Career Advisor role within one year of hire. This role is responsible for supporting advising strategies for students from entry to completion by engaging with students through non-scheduled appointment times (i.e., virtual chat, walk-ins, quick-advise) while referring students who need more in-depth support to their assigned Career Advisor, as outlined in the case management model.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
Within one (1) year of hire, to transition into the Career Advisor role after successfully obtaining a Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership (CAEL) or any National Career Development Association (NCDA) Certification including Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS), Certified Career Counselor (CCC), Certified Clinical Supervisor of Career Counseling (CCSCC), or Certified School Career Development Advisor (CSCDA)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Degree in higher education, advising, counseling, social work, or related area
At least one (1) year's working experience in advising and providing support services to students
At least one (1) year's working experience working with new student programs in a college or university setting
At least one (1) year's working experience with high-risk students
Bilingual in English and Spanish, conversational ability

Responsibilities

Provides general advising to assigned students and groups from entry to completion
Provides overview of degree plans for core, major and transfer students
Proactively communicates internally and externally with assigned students, partners, and stakeholders by e-mail, phone, texting, chat, face-to-face, direct mail, and web
Interprets student data and develops action plans and interventions as approved by the Director of Student Success & Advising (or designee)
Performs records management, degree, and certification planning, supports course substitution and equivalency process
Unofficially evaluates and interprets high school and college transcripts and test scores
Collaborates with departments to develop and implement professional development and student success activities and workshops
Informs faculty and supports students in early alert status
Supports graduation initiatives through communication, activities, and building awareness
Serves as liaison between students, staff, faculty, and administrators provides referral services for students, assesses and coordinates services, and streamlines processes in a changing environment
Assists with special projects and participates on internal committees in support of student success as assigned
Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
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 mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Works under the general supervision of the assigned department leader
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required