Academic Advisor

Texans Can Academies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texans Can Academies in Dallas seeks an academic advisor to analyze campus and student data, ensure accurate scheduling, and help tailor course offerings to promote graduation. You will evaluate transcripts, understand state testing and graduation requirements, and collaborate with administrators to keep master schedules and records current.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tools; TX

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Equivalent Experience accepted as substitute.
• Knowledge of TX High School Graduation Requirements and scheduling is preferred.
• Experience in education data systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student transcripts and testing history to schedule students toward graduation.
• Execute and manage the process of awarding credits.
• Responsible for the accuracy of student report cards and transcripts.
• Collaborate with administrators on master schedules and curriculum offerings.
• Maintain and update state testing data, guiding campus decisions.
• Coordinate enrollment, scheduling, and academic records entry process.
• Assist with the school’s testing processes, ensuring accurate state rosters.
• Meet with students to discuss graduation requirements and personal graduation plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by policies and regulations.
• Assist administration with verification of graduation and related activities.
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Problem solving

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent Experience required

TX graduation requirements knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

Windows Applications

Job description

Primary Purpose

An academic advisor is responsible for analyzing campus and student data in order to contribute to the growth and success of the campus. In doing so, they must ensure all students are effectively scheduled, recommend course offerings, and determine appropriate education solutions for the students of Texans Can Academies. Academic advisors must accurately evaluate transcripts. They must understand state testing, state graduation requirements, and state accountability and able to help the entire campus build understanding and capacity in these areas.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Equivalent Experience is required (Example: Associate’s Degree/Two years of College and Two years of related work experience)
• Knowledge of TX High School Graduation Requirements and High School Scheduling, preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of systems and operations
• Exhibits effective human relations and communication skills
• Possesses skill in planning, problem-solving and organizing needed work assignment
• Ability to coordinate school support operations
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SQL Data and Windows Applications

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Evaluate student transcripts and testing history to effectively schedule students towards graduation.
• Execute and manage the process of awarding credits.
• Responsible for the accuracy of student report cards and transcripts
• Collaborate with administrators in the development and revision of school master schedules and curriculum offerings.
• Maintains and updates state testing data , which drives campus instructional and operational decisions
• Coordinate the effectiveness and timeliness of the enrollment, scheduling, and academic records entry process.
• Assisting with the school’s testing processes, specifically ensuring that state testing rosters are accurate.
• Meet with students to discuss and educate them on state graduation requirements and their personal graduation plan.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assist administration with verification with student’s graduation and activities related to graduation.
• Any other duties assigned and required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.

Physical / Environmental Factors

Periods of frequent and prolonged travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Texans Can Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.