"Assistant Academic Advisor - SSS Academic Coach"

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related field. Two years of experience in academic advising, counseling, mentoring, teaching, or a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Serves as Assistant Academic Advisor to students and helps design programs relevant to students' academic progress.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Advises enrolled and prospective participants regarding their academic programs and curriculum. Assesses student needs each semester and makes appropriate recommendations and referrals to Student Support Services (SSS) or other campus support offices when appropriate. Maintains and updates confidential student files along with tracking student participation within the SSS program. Provides participants with helpful information to assist in classroom performance and academic progress. Provides grade check forms, lists of tutors, and grade point average (GPA) calculations and informs students about study skills. Provides retention advice to students on probation and assists in resolving academic issues. Assists in coordinating orientation sessions for groups, study skills seminars, and recruiting presentations. Assists in the selection and recruitment of SSS participants. Designs programming for non-cognitive development for retention purposes. Coordinates participant support groups. Helps train new academic coaches and mentors on academic coaching models and tools. Creates academic progress and participation reports for SSS administration. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Department:

TRIO Student Support Services

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only):

Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary:

Monthly-Staff

Location:

Huntsville, Texas

Categories:

Advising/Counseling
Staff/Administrative