Texas Christian University
Academic Advisor
Edtech.com's Summary
- Provide academic advising to undergraduate students through individual and group sessions.
- Assess students' academic progress and recommend strategies for degree completion, especially for "at risk" students.
- Maintain databases, process documentation, and generate reports related to advising activities.
- Develop and implement orientation programs and advising materials for students.
- Serve as liaison among students, faculty, academic departments, and campus services.
- Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PeopleSoft or similar data record systems.
- Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience advising or counseling students in higher education.
- Must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable under university motor vehicle requirements.
- Knowledge of curriculum, degree requirements, study skills, and time management techniques required.
- Work environment is indoor and sedentary with variable schedule hours at TCU's main campus.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Job Summary:
The Academic Advisor is responsible for supporting departmental programs by providing individual or group student advising on academic, career-related issues, programs and curriculum; assisting student in obtaining desired academic outcome.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Provides academic advising services to undergraduate students by conducting individual and group counseling/advising sessions.
2. Determines nature of studentâs situation by responding to inquiries; interviewing students, auditing student records.
3. Recommends a course of action by advising students on progress toward degree completion; ensuring requirements are met; providing alternate strategies for âat riskâ students and monitoring progress.
4. Monitors planned actions by periodic follow up; receiving, processing and maintaining required documents; maintain databases; providing reports; analyzing information.
5. Supports academic programs by providing student skills techniques, time management and related academic information to students; evaluating studentsâ academic abilities and skills; assisting students in developing academic plans.
6. Supports department programs by planning and implementing new studentâs orientation programs and advising activities; developing materials to enhance programs and services.
7. Coordinates advising functions by serving as a liaison between studentsâ faculty; and academic department and other campus services.
8. Serves as liaison for school and academic departments by interpreting academic policies and procedure and curriculum issues.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
⢠Bachelorâs degree
⢠2 yearsâ experience in advising/counseling students in higher education or related field, including identifying students struggling academically.
Preferred Education & Experience:
⢠None
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
⢠Valid Texas Driverâs License.
⢠Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
⢠None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
⢠Knowledge to teach study skills and time management techniques.
⢠Knowledge of curriculum and degree requirements.
⢠Knowledge of university programs.
⢠Knowledge of customer service techniques.
⢠Knowledge to establish and maintain databases.
⢠Skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
⢠Skill in the use of PeopleSoft or equivalent data records systems.
⢠Skill in effective written and verbal communications.
⢠Ability to interact with students.
⢠Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
⢠Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
⢠Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
⢠Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
⢠Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
⢠Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
⢠Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
⢠This role is an on campus, in-person position.
⢠There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
⢠The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
Employment Values Statement:
Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.Â
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