Academic Advisor

Position Vacancy Notice# 1803iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Posted: 12/9/19Tyler Junior Collegeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Application Deadline: Open until fillediiiiiiiiiii Tyler, TXTyler Junior College (TJC) is seeking highly motivated individualsiwho will thrive in a dynamic environment. TJC is dedicated to providing a comprehensive collegiate experience that is anchored in the rich traditions of a quality education, vibrant student life, and community service. We strive to be a premier institution of higher education and have an outstanding record of academic quality, offering bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, certificates, and technical training programs. JOB TITLEiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Academic AdvisorREPORTS TOiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Associate Director of Academic Advising/Associate Director of Academic Advising OperationsCLASSIFICATIONiiiiiiiiii Professionaliiiii STATUSiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Full-timeiiiiiiiiiii Regulariiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii PAY BASISiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii Salaryiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii Commensurate with education and experienceiiiiiiiiiiiPOSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a twelve-month professional staff position responsible to the Associate Director of Academic Advising/Associate Director of Academic Advising Operations for duties listed below.i This position will involve some evening/weekend work hours; especially during key registration cycles.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIESPrimary ResponsibilitiesProvide accurate, relational, and professional academic advisement to prospective and current students in accordance with assigned academic pathway and/or grouping.Adjust between prescriptive advising and holistic advising as determined by academic advising leadership based on events, time of year, assigned student grouping, etc.Assist students in assessing academic skills and interpreting student placement testing.Schedule a personal connection with each student at the beginning of his or her program, encourage students to devise a plan for their educational goals so they can self-register prevent their success, but also about strategies that will motivate them to succeed.Engage, each semester, with all assigned students via appointments, email, and phone calls; especially for those who may be identified as being the most at risk. Participate in all new student orientations, fast track events, and registration rallies.Create and manage appointment schedule.Ensure students are responded to in a timely manner regardless of communication medium; all responses to student questions or concerns are expected within one business day after receipt with some extension consideration provided during peak registration cycles.Work with admissions recruiters, career services, support services staff and other College personnel to promote and ensure student persistence and completion of goals educational goals.Maintain working knowledge of current workforce needs and job markets as required.Maintain an accurate knowledge of core curriculum and common transfer practices of the principal receiving universities to which Tyler Junior College students transfer.Participate in College recruiting activities to attract traditional and non-traditional students as required.Assist in the coordination of activities related to summer orientation and advisement as required.Attend instructional program advisory meetings and/or events.Serve on select advisory committees as required.Serve as liaison to local school districts, the community or universities as needed.Provide professional, timely and courteous assistance to internal and external stakeholders of TJC.i Travel to other TJC locations as required for advising duties.Maintain confidentiality of student information and records; knowledge of FERPA and other applicable laws and regulations.Meet or exceed annual performance expectations as designated by academic advising leadership.Other Expec