Academic Advisor (Temporary)
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Academic Advisor (Temporary)
Posting Number
P003582
Position Type
Part-Time
Position Status
Part Time
Grant Funded
No
Grant Funding Source
NA
Category
APT
Class Code
15
Starting Pay
$61,484
Department
NE Student Success & Advising
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Student Success and Advising, the Academic Advisor (Temporary) 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. The Academic Advisor (Temporary) is responsible for implementing advising strategies for students from entry to completion by proactively engaging with students in the case management model to access specific services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Provides advising to assigned students and groups from entry to completion
- Provides 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
- Maintains frequent check-ins with assigned students during the semester
- Interprets student data and develops action plans and interventions
- 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.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- Experience in advising and providing support services to students
- 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 groups from various backgrounds
- 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 established procedures and regulations, and use discretion and judgment
- Ability to multi-task and work under conditions of high stress and high volume during peak periods.
- Ability to work in a case management process environment
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
03/04/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Rebecca Ann Holguin
*
rebecca.holguin@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- Certification / License
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * How many years of working experience do you have related to the Essential Performance Requirements?
- None
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have a current Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership (CAEL) or any National Career Development Association (NCDA) Certification including Certified Career Services Provider (CSSP), Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS), Certified Career Counselor (CCC), Certified Clinical Supervisor of Career Counseling (CCSCC), or Certified School Career Development Advisor (CSCDA?)
- Yes
- No
- * Are you willing to obtain a Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership (CAEL) or any National Career Development Association (NCDA) Certification including Certified Career Services Provider (CSSP), Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS), Certified Career Counselor (CCC), Certified Clinical Supervisor of Career Counseling (CCSCC), or Certified School Career Development Advisor (CSCDA) within a timeframe set by the Vice President of Student Affairs, typically within one year or less, to transition into the Career Advisor role?
- Yes
- No
- * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee
