Employment Listings: Academic Advisor - Student Support Services

Department:

Academic Affairs

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

City/State:

Hawkins, TX

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Type:

Staff

Experience:

2 years

Work Schedule:

Contact Name:

Danielle M. Delint

Contact Email:

HRINFO@JARVIS.EDU

Date Posted:

00/00/0000

Description:

POSITION TITLE:  Academic Advisor – Student Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

•	Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution of higher learning
•	Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•	Ability to work with a team 
•	Ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds
•	Self-starter and able to work independently
•	Records maintenance skills.
•	Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
•	Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
•	Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
•	Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.
•	Ability to analyze and solve problems.
•	Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.
•	Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements.
•	Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•	Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other appropriate sources.
•	Advise students academically, socially and emotionally.
•	Make appropriate referrals when needed to mental and medical professionals.
•	Receives and reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to a specific college or program including evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements.
•	Initiates and maintains individual student files as appropriate, updating and evaluating file as new information is received.
•	Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing various graduation requirements such as coursework requirements, theses, comprehensive examinations, and other specific program requirements.
•	Coordinates with other organizational units to aid in resolution of academic problems.
•	Reviews student grade reports each semester to determine probation and/or suspension based on academic regulations of university; 
•	Assists students in the selection of appropriate courses and concentrations in terms of students' stated preferences.
•	Assists faculty advisement, athletic coaches, and/or other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations, interpretations, and other requested data, recommendations, and conclusions.
•	May assist in proctoring examinations and other qualifying requirements or activities required by the college and/or department.
•	May supervise lower graded staff and/or student employees; may participate in training and evaluative sessions and recommend methods to improve advisement activities.
•	Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

•	Demonstrates
o	Trustworthiness
o	Confidence
o	Enthusiasm
o	Initiative
o	Flexibility
o	Sound work ethics
•	Proven Skills
o	Listening skills
o	Team player

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION

•	Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Jarvis Christian College Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

•	Success in the workplace depends on a strong commitment to the tasks assigned, respect for others and confidentiality in handling, and dealing with prospects, and sensitive constituent information
•	Honesty, integrity, and treating others with respect are expected at all times.
•	Good presentation skills which include, but not limited to, professional dress/business attire, excellent personal grooming, and excellent verbal, as well as, written skills.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

•	Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, keeping current of best practices in area of responsibility

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

•	Adhere to the Jarvis Christian College Code of Ethics

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

•	Twelve (12) month position

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