Academic Advisor-Pathways
Academic Advisor-Pathways
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11-07-2025
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Job Summary
Pathways Advisors aid students with all admissions requirements and assist students in achieving their educational and career goals by providing academic and supportive advising.
Essential Functions
Initiate and maintain systematic and frequent contact with prospective and new students. Manage (track and monitor) a caseload of prospective and new students through the application process registration and graduation. Proactively follow up with applicants regarding outstanding documents required for registration. Advises students in specified academic and technical pathways resulting in certificates transfer and associate and bachelor degrees Advises students with course registration drops withdrawals and effective student success strategies Provides career advising for students wanting to change pathways Assists in reassigning students to another advisor if academic/career plans alter Applies the Coaching techniques used by Midland College Pathways Advising Participates in professional development and a quality management program focused on growth Implements academic advising strategies (syllabus degree plan coaching) Interacts effectively with students of diverse socio-economic ethnic and cultural backgrounds Monitors and tracks student plans and interactions by using notes in Zogotech or other specified software Knows and understands TSI regulations for guidance and placement Supports all student service areas including transfer/career related services and testing Assists with recruiting program activities in the Midland College community Maintains an accurate calendar with open appointments Responds within 48 hours to all Early Alert messages Serves as liaison between students staff faculty and administrators Provides referral services for students Assesses and coordinates advising appointments and services and streamlines processes Must be able to work evening hours at minimum two to three times per month and more during periods of high registration traffic Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Must be able to work extended hours during periods of registration and Midland College or community events Use of manual dexterity Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Work mostly performed indoors some outdoor Midland College or community events may be required The person in this position needs to occasionally move/travel from office to other locations on or off campus Travel for training meetings and assist on other campuses events both in and out of town The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree Public relations/customer service experience Computer literate Knowledge of Microsoft Office software Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters Demonstrated interpersonal communication and social skills Ability to work independently and in a team Ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with various departments Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines Ability to analyze complete situation accurately and adopt effective course of action Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment with interruptions and detail-oriented tasks Ability to research learn and accurately provide information to students on a variety of topics Excellent oral communication customer service and public relations skills Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License good driving record and be insurable on Midland Colleges insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree Understanding of TSI regulations One or more years of experience in an educational setting
Pathways Advisors aid students with all admissions requirements and assist students in achieving their educational and career goals by providing academic and supportive advising.
Essential Functions
Initiate and maintain systematic and frequent contact with prospective and new students. Manage (track and monitor) a caseload of prospective and new students through the application process registration and graduation. Proactively follow up with applicants regarding outstanding documents required for registration. Advises students in specified academic and technical pathways resulting in certificates transfer and associate and bachelor degrees Advises students with course registration drops withdrawals and effective student success strategies Provides career advising for students wanting to change pathways Assists in reassigning students to another advisor if academic/career plans alter Applies the Coaching techniques used by Midland College Pathways Advising Participates in professional development and a quality management program focused on growth Implements academic advising strategies (syllabus degree plan coaching) Interacts effectively with students of diverse socio-economic ethnic and cultural backgrounds Monitors and tracks student plans and interactions by using notes in Zogotech or other specified software Knows and understands TSI regulations for guidance and placement Supports all student service areas including transfer/career related services and testing Assists with recruiting program activities in the Midland College community Maintains an accurate calendar with open appointments Responds within 48 hours to all Early Alert messages Serves as liaison between students staff faculty and administrators Provides referral services for students Assesses and coordinates advising appointments and services and streamlines processes Must be able to work evening hours at minimum two to three times per month and more during periods of high registration traffic Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Must be able to work extended hours during periods of registration and Midland College or community events Use of manual dexterity Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Work mostly performed indoors some outdoor Midland College or community events may be required The person in this position needs to occasionally move/travel from office to other locations on or off campus Travel for training meetings and assist on other campuses events both in and out of town The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree Public relations/customer service experience Computer literate Knowledge of Microsoft Office software Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters Demonstrated interpersonal communication and social skills Ability to work independently and in a team Ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with various departments Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines Ability to analyze complete situation accurately and adopt effective course of action Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment with interruptions and detail-oriented tasks Ability to research learn and accurately provide information to students on a variety of topics Excellent oral communication customer service and public relations skills Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License good driving record and be insurable on Midland Colleges insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree Understanding of TSI regulations One or more years of experience in an educational setting
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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