Title: Academic Advisor (Temporary)

Department: CN Student Success & Advising

Campus Location: Connect Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $ 61,484.00

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: This position is scheduled in-person from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with one evening per week scheduled from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on program needs.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is from10:00am - 7:00pm, with one evening per week 12:00pm to 9:00pm; Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on program needs.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Student Success and Advising, the Academic Advisor (Temporary) is a transitional role with the expectation that new hires successfully obtain certification and move into the Career Advisor role, typically within one year of hire. The Academic Advisor (Temporary) is responsible for implementing advising strategies for students from entry to completion by proactively engaging with students in the case management model to access specific services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
Provides advising to assigned students and groups from entry to completion
Provides 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
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

Service Excellence
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

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Student Success and Advising

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
Within a timeframe set by the Vice President of Student Affairs, typically within one year or less, 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

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
Bilingual conversational ability

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of student characteristics and campus/college programs
Skilled in communication and team building across all areas of the college
Ability to prepare/present programs to various audiences
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to use Online Student Records Management Systems such as Who's Next and Student Planning
Ability to work independently, follow established procedures and regulations, and use discretion and judgment
Ability to multi-task and work under conditions of high stress and high volume during peak periods.
Ability to work in a case management process environment
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.