Student Ready Advisor

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Student Ready Advisor to support student success through advising, career planning, and personal development. The role may supervise a small team and contribute to program administration.

Responsibilities include conducting holistic advising, guiding course selection, tracking progress, and interpreting policies for a diverse student population, including at-promise students.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree and four (4) years of experience working with college students in an academic advising or coaching capacity, or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Conducts holistic academic advising and coaching for current and prospective at-promise student populations through multiple modalities, including in-person, virtual, phone, and email.
• Provides guidance on academic topics, including degree requirements and relevant course selection, and assists students in establishing and achieving educational and career goals.
• Helps students make informed academic decisions by teaching them how to track their academic progress, locate and interpret applicable policies, and utilize available tools and resources.
• Monitors the academic progress of an assigned caseload.
• Analyzes and interprets student data, transcripts, and placement results.
• Enters notes into Inspire, following best practices for documenting student appointments, contacts, and interventions.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant academic programs and support services, including counseling, career coaching, and tutoring, within the College and University, and refers students to appropriate resources.
• Communicates with various members of the DSS and University community, including students, advisors, parents, faculty, and administrators, regarding coaching and advising processes and related activities.
• May teach a section of UNIV 1131 reserved for enrolled at-promise students.
• Maintains a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures related to the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and other Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Discretion

Data reporting

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Tools

Civitas

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Purpose of Position

The Student Ready Advisor supports student success, including progression, retention, and completion, by providing academic advising, career planning, and personal development guidance. The position helps students navigate academic challenges, establish and achieve educational and career goals, and connect with campus resources to enhance their college experience. Assists with the administration and coordination of essential academic or coaching programs and initiatives, as well as the training and onboarding of new Student Ready Advisors. May supervise a small team of advisors and support staff.

Essential Functions

• Conducts holistic academic advising and coaching for current and prospective at-promise student populations through multiple modalities, including in-person, virtual, phone, and email.
• Provides guidance on academic topics, including degree requirements and relevant course selection, and assists students in establishing and achieving educational and career goals.
• Helps students make informed academic decisions by teaching them how to track their academic progress, locate and interpret applicable policies, and utilize available tools and resources.
• Monitors the academic progress of an assigned caseload.
• Analyzes and interprets student data, transcripts, and placement results.
• Enters notes into Inspire, following best practices for documenting student appointments, contacts, and interventions.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant academic programs and support services, including counseling, career coaching, and tutoring, within the College and University, and refers students to appropriate resources.
• Communicates with various members of the DSS and University community, including students, advisors, parents, faculty, and administrators, regarding coaching and advising processes and related activities.
• May teach a section of UNIV 1131 reserved for enrolled at-promise students.
• Maintains a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures related to the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and other Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree and four (4) years of experience working with college students in an academic advising or coaching capacity, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible academic advising experience at a public R1 university.
• Leadership and/or supervisory experience at an institution of higher education.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and assessing student development programs and projects.
• Previous experience as an Academic Advisor II.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of high-impact academic advising and coaching practices, including University practices and CAS standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and University policies governing academic advising, including major and degree requirements.
• Knowledge of advising administrative functions and professional resources, including NACADA, TEXAAN, and LifeBound.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to lead others and work collaboratively and independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to monitor student progress, generate reports, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Ability to apply proactive outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Ability to identify and appropriately utilize campus resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and student information systems such as Civitas.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Some evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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