SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Academic Advisor I
This is a professional position responsible for advising undecided,
prospective, and enrolled students in course selection and academic
program planning consistent with each student’s interests and
abilities. Responsible for assisting with recruitment and retention
efforts; promoting student academic success and professional
development; and coordinating and providing a variety of student
services. Primarily supports one academic school, department, or
assigned group of students. Works under general supervision, with
moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment. Reports to assigned supervisor.
Academic Advisor II
This is a professional position responsible for advising undecided,
prospective, and enrolled students in course selection and academic
program planning consistent with each student’s interests and
abilities. Responsible for assisting with recruitment and retention
efforts; promoting student academic success and professional
development; and coordinating and providing a variety of student
services. Primarily supports one academic school, department, or
assigned group of students; assists with advising and major course
selection for other schools, departments, or groups of students as
needed. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for
the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to assigned
supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Academic Advisor I
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Two years of related experience is required. Experience in student
services or instruction is preferred. Academic advising experience
is strongly preferred.
Academic Advisor II
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
Three years of experience in academic advising, student services,
or instruction is required with a minimum of one year of full-time
professional academic advising experience at an institution of
higher education.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Academic Advisor I
- Supports college students by coordinating and providing a
variety of student services.
Conducts individual academic advising sessions and small group
sessions with prospective, new, and continuing students.
Assists students in confirming major selection and choosing
minor or other academic programs to support their educational
interests.
Maintains contact with students to monitor their academic
progress and assist them toward degree completion.
Provides intrusive advising, monitoring, and referrals for
students in academic difficulty.
Assists with on campus recruiting efforts by meeting and
corresponding with prospective students, providing referrals to
faculty, and assisting with special events.
Assists with college and campus-wide programs designed to
improve student academic success and enhance student professional
development.
Maintains accurate files and records of interactions with
students.
Participates in advising-related professional organizations and
continuing education activities and events.
Gathers data for the purpose of monitoring student success and
preparing reports.
Academic Advisor II
- Supports college students by coordinating and providing a
variety of student services.
- Conducts individual academic advising sessions and small group
sessions with prospective, new, and continuing students.
- Assists students in confirming major selection and choosing
minor or other academic programs to support their educational
interests.
- Maintains contact with students to monitor their academic
progress and assist them toward degree completion.
- Provides intrusive advising, monitoring, and referrals for
students in academic difficulty.
- Reviews degree plans and performs graduation checkouts and
audits.
- Assists with on campus recruiting efforts by meeting and
corresponding with prospective students, providing referrals to
faculty, and assisting with special events.
- Coordinates college and campus-wide programs designed to
improve student academic success and enhance student professional
development, including planning, marketing, and implementing
activities, initiatives, and events.
- Maintains accurate files and records of interactions with
students.
- Participates in advising-related professional opportunities,
including actively participating in professional organizations,
meetings, and conferences related to academic advising.
- Collaborates with various university departments to enhance
academic information and professional development services provided
to students.
- Collects, maintains, and analyzes data regarding the general
operation and qualitative evaluation of advising programming.
- Stays abreast of developments and emerging trends related to
the area of specialization.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Academic Advisor I / II
- May be assigned to instruct freshman and transfer
seminars.
- Serves on university committees as needed.
- Participates in recruitment and retention activities as
appropriate.
- Adheres to NCAA, conference, and university rules and
regulations when working with student athletes, as applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual
can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without
reasonable accommodation.
Academic Advisor I
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, university policies and
procedures.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, developmental academic
advising, retention management, and/or instructional strategies
effective for college-age students.
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet,
database, and word processing software.
- Ability to learn office and university-specific software.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written
form.
- Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on
time.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with
university faculty and staff, students, and the general
public.
- Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and
recommend solutions.
- Ability to provide support for student development with
demonstrable concern for students.
- Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their
commitment to the institution and each other.
- Ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of university
curriculum and degree requirements and to interpret them in the
context of individual student needs.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
Academic Advisor II
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, university policies and
procedures.
- Knowledge of developmental academic advising, retention
management, and/or instructional strategies effective for
college-age students.
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet,
database, and word processing software.
- Organizational skill in managing projects simultaneously while
maintaining a satisfactory work product.
- Ability to learn office and university-specific software.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written
form.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with
university faculty and staff, students, and the general
public.
- Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and
implement solutions.
- Ability to provide support for student development with
demonstrable concern for students.
- Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their
commitment to the institution and each other.
- Ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of university
curriculum and degree requirements and to interpret them in the
context of individual student needs.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Applicants must include a minimum of three references in the
required documents section.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for
accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe
working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing
assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will
include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record
check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and
Network Security policy.