"ACADEMIC ADVISOR, TRANSFER STUDENTS"

Job Details

Under general supervision, provides academic advisement and consultation to transfer students regarding academic planning, progress, and/or problems.

Essential Duties Summary

• Advocates for and coaches transfer students to help them succeed holistically on TSU campus and beyond.
• Collaborates with other campus divisions/departments to ensure transfer students in caseload are succeeding and meet the performance level required to maintain good academic standards.
• Recruits both current and incoming transfer students who meet the definition of 'at risk' according to the grant standards for inclusion in program cohort.
• Works with transfer students to develop an educational plan with a clear pathway to graduation.
• Plans and delivers TRIO SSS orientation and other workshops as needed by cohort transfer students.
• Coordinates and delivers individualized coaching and counseling activities for academic needs as well as co-curricular interests.
• Facilitates social and academic integration to support student engagement.
• Maintains frequent contact with transfer students.
• Trains student leaders on student success and mentoring in relation to careers, financial literacy, academic excellence, student engagement and service, and other areas of student success and the collegiate experience.
• Facilitates FAFSA completions and related requirements.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, and integrates retention strategies, and assessment evaluations.
• Maintains awareness of internal and external resources to make appropriate referrals.
• Maintains confidential documentation and data collection for all transfer student contacts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Information

% FTE: 1.0

Hiring Range: $45,486.69 - $57,995.53

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Required Licensing/Certification: Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Policies, procedures, practices and equipment; Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications; Community colleges and transfer procedures.
• Skill in: Problem-solving and decision-making; Multitasking and time management; Both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to: Prepare detailed reports; Work independently.

Work Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience; Experience working with individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Working/Environmental Conditions: Prolonged standing and/or walking; Handling light weight objects; Using or carrying equipment.