Academic Advisor

Collin College•Frisco, TX

1d•$54,066 - $65,934

About The Position

Provide information and assistance with academic and degree counseling, transfer to and from four (4) year and other schools, TSI testing, dual credit, the Admissions process, and unofficial evaluation of credits earned from other schools. Supply support services to assist satisfactory academic performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
One (1) year of full-time experience in student development/affairs which involves academic and career counseling OR two (2) years of part-time experience in student development/affairs which involves academic and career counseling.
Knowledge of all various college departments and degree programs
Knowledge of prerequisite courses and requirements needed for applying to degree programs
Knowledge of transfer requirements to four year bridge and degree programs
Knowledge of District rules, policies, and practices
Knowledge of Collin College’s prerequisites and University Partners' transfer requirements/equivalencies
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assist students with TSI testing, developmental education, Dual Credit, etc.
Ability to offer some financial aid information
Ability to explain advantages and future importance of Honors courses
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to establish a connection with the student who is struggling academically and help formulate an action plan to maintain satisfactory progress
Ability to suggest appropriate methods of remediation

Nice To Haves

A master's degree from an accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and implement an academic advising program for Collin College students to include individual, and group advising and new student orientation programs as requested.
Serve as a resource liaison to the assigned academic division.
Advise students within the general student population, as well as special populations (including Veterans, International Students, and ACCESS students) regarding program planning, course selection, schedule changes, transferability, and course withdrawals, as may be assigned.
Advise academically at-risk students regarding coursework and other college resources by which they can develop the academic skills required to successfully complete college-level work.
Research degree plans, advise on transfer guides to university partnerships, advise students on Collin College policies, student handbook rules and procedures, and best practices.
Perform unofficial degree evaluations in order to effectively and accurately advise incoming transfer students about their remaining courses in order to fulfill the requirements of the District and in order for them to transfer into their major.
May perform data entry and monitoring of the SEVIS system.
Participate in evening advising, and provide leadership and supervision for staff.
May be assigned to serve as an advisor for Weekend College.
Provide leadership in the area of unofficial degree planning for students and in the evaluation of student's transcripts.
Update the Advising web page and department publications, as needed.
Assist in the development of the Advising Times newsletter for faculty and staff as required.
Assist the director with updates as needed.
May be assigned responsibility to develop, implement, and administer the web-based advising program including program updates and changes.
Assist in developing and implementing new programs for academic advising including work with programs such as concurrent enrollment, TAA (Trade Adjustment Act), students, New Student Programs, and study skills classes (intervention.)
May be responsible for training part-time and work-study students, in addition to interviewing prospective student employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.