Academic Advisor

Title: Academic Advisor

Department: CN Student Success & Advising

Campus

Location:

Connect Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $55,700;
Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm with one evening shift scheduled 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Occasional weekend work is required.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is an in-person position located in downtown Fort Worth at the Trinity River Campus building.

This role 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. This role is responsible for supporting advising strategies for students from entry to completion by engaging with students through non-scheduled appointment times (i.e., virtual chat, walk-ins, quick-advise) while referring students who need more in-depth support to their assigned Career Advisor, as outlined in the case management model.

• Provides general advising to assigned students and groups from entry to completion
• Provides overview of 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 as approved by the Director of Student Success & Advising (or designee)
• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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)

• 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 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…