Academic Advisor II
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Academic Advisor IIAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Academic Advising ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Academic Advisor II Complies with all state system and university policies regulations rules procedures guidelines and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Academic Advising:
Interact with assigned caseload of students each semester to provide high quality informed guidance and support regarding their academic success and available resources to ensure students are demonstrating behaviors that lead to success for their area of study and setup the foundation for success throughout their University academic experience.
Provides academic advising for students 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 goal-setting 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.
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 self-sufficiency. Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders and other targeted individual and group communications using email texting and social media.
Promote a culture of belonging through various university and department initiatives.
Manages/coordinates advising projects events outreach and interventions for all students. Actively seeks to identify and address individual organizational and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
Use EAB Navigate (student success platform) to establish targeted student populations on caseload for more intensive advising.
Targeted Support:
Utilize best practices resources and tools to identify and provide targeted tailored advising services to those students who demonstrate behaviors that put them at risk of being unsuccessful in their academic experience
Continuous improvement and Additional Duties:
Collaborate and participate in various activities with department division and university partners to enhance our units approach and impact on student recruitment and success as the needs of students change to meet the goals for student recruitment and retention of the university.
Participate in training and professional development activities.
Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising.
Collaborate with university partners on matters that impact student recruitment success and retention and support developmental and university retention initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in applicable field.
Two years of related experience in advising and recruiting.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
Knowledge of student information systems degree planning and degree audits.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills.
Other Requirements:
Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Travel required.
Job Posting Close Date:
11/28/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. 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
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Athenahealth
- Data Collection
- Ellucian
- Academic Advising
- Peoplesoft
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
