Coordinator, Undergraduate Academic Advising

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Undergraduate Academic Advising, under direction, leads a team of Academic Success Coaches in assisting students in making smooth transitions into the University. Understands general education curriculum, sets academic goals, and addresses academic concerns. Works with undergraduate students across the curriculum regarding the transition to the College environment, academic requirements, planning for graduation, possible applications for academic coursework in specified majors, graduate education, careers, and other interests. Supervises Academic Success Coaches. Develops and maintains advising manuals. Works with Department Head(s) to update and improve degree plans. Reviews and revises advising and registration processes and procedures. Establishes advisement schedules that are flexible and responsive to students’ needs. Serves as departmental liaison to assigned academic units and represents departments at academic unit meetings. Stays abreast of curriculum changes for the academic units and ensures advising materials associated with the programs are updated and accurate. Contributes to the leadership of the Enrollment Management and Retention team through monthly meetings. Identifies trends and implements strategies to increase student retention. Leads advising and registration activities during orientations. Takes part in developing and implementing outreach programming. 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. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of related experience.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Leads a team of Academic Success Coaches in assisting students in making smooth transitions into the University.
Works with undergraduate students across the curriculum regarding the transition to the College environment, academic requirements, planning for graduation, possible applications for academic coursework in specified majors, graduate education, careers, and other interests.
Supervises Academic Success Coaches.
Develops and maintains advising manuals.
Works with Department Head(s) to update and improve degree plans.
Reviews and revises advising and registration processes and procedures.
Establishes advisement schedules that are flexible and responsive to students’ needs.
Serves as departmental liaison to assigned academic units and represents departments at academic unit meetings.
Stays abreast of curriculum changes for the academic units and ensures advising materials associated with the programs are updated and accurate.
Contributes to the leadership of the Enrollment Management and Retention team through monthly meetings.
Identifies trends and implements strategies to increase student retention.
Leads advising and registration activities during orientations.
Takes part in developing and implementing outreach programming.