Academic Advisor III
Academic Advisor III
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$ 44000 - 55550
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Job Title
Academic Advisor IIIAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Academic AdvisingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Academic Advisor III at Tarleton State University provides comprehensive support to military veteran students and other identified populations. This role involves advising on course selection academic planning career goals and university transition while promoting student success and retention through proactive interventions and collaborative initiatives.
In addition this role will ensure compliance with all state system and university policies regulations rules procedures guidelines and directives in a timely manner adhering to confidentiality policies (FERPA). Other duties may be assigned as needed.
This is a fulltime inoffice position located on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas. Work hours are Monday to Friday; 8 AM5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Some evenings and weekends may be required pending scheduled activities. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
Responsibilities:
Advising Students:
Provides academic advising for students identified as military veterans as well as other identified populations grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories. Advises for course selection registration academic planning career and educational goalsetting appropriate resources transitioning to the university and retention issues. Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students. Interprets State University and college policies and procedures. Maintains accurate records of student contacts; may assist in the development of systems processes or policies for maintaining records of student contacts.
Student Success & Retention:
Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing. Promotes student learning development and personal growth to empower selfsufficiency. Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders and other targeted individual and group communications using email texting and social media. Manages/coordinates advising projects events outreach and interventions for all students. Actively seeks to identify individual organizational and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with the Division of Global Community and FirstGen Initiatives on strategic veteran support initiatives Office of Veteran Services and other areas to stay abreast of rules regulations and military support services for veteran students. Collaborates with campus partners in designing and implementing strategic campuswide programs and initiatives to support student retention and degree completion goals. Seeks opportunities to serve on committees to advocate for and contribute ideas to promote a positive student experience across campus initiatives. Conducts research on best practices and theory within the field of academic advising students in transition and related topics to foster professional growth and improve the student advising experience.
Reporting:
May provide reports and data analysis of advising initiatives for military veteran students and other special populations.
Training & Supervision:
Develop ongoing training for faculty and staff on advising practices and implications for our military veterans.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in applicable field; masters degree serving as a substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
Four years experience working in academic advising or other student support roles within higher education.
Preferred Experience:
Four years experience working with veterans in an academic setting or in veteran support programs.
Military veteran status with firsthand understanding of student veterans experiences needs and challenges.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Salary Range
The target base annual salary range is $44000 to $55550.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:
Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leaveeligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
