Transfer Advising Coach

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Academic AffairsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - Texarkana

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas System is comprised of land-grant research institutions a teaching hospital five community colleges two schools of law a presidential school a residential math and science high school and an online university as well as divisions of agriculture archaeology and criminal justice. These entities exhibit unmatched economic and social impact across the state by providing numerous academic and professional opportunities. Below you will find the details for the position currently available at UACCHT including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Title III

Summary of Job Duties:

Academic advising at UAHT is a developmental process which considers students
academic needs goals interests and prior education.
Academic advisors promote student success and increase student enrollment and retention by promoting and
recruiting for programs referring students at risk or in need of additional resources with
the primary objective to assist with making informed decisions concerning their
educational goals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
This advisor will primarily assist students with academic and personal concerns
or considered at risk and serve as a coach with UAHTs RERAIL program.
Serves as an information resource to students faculty and staff by maintaining
knowledge of all UAHT degrees probation suspension and withdrawal policies
and procedures. Provide appropriate training and information for academic
advisors across campus and to students.
Informs students about alternatives limitations and possible consequences of
academic decisions (e.g. adding dropping and withdrawing from courses;
change of program major and/or transfer institution)
Addresses specific educational problems such as closing achievement gaps
increasing interests and engagement in gateway courses and helping students
address real-world problems and cope with college transitions.
Educates students about course planning and registration processes refers to
available on-and off-campus resources to meet individual needs including career
and personal counseling.
Makes appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk acts as an advocate
as appropriate.
Helps publish material of interest to students communicating with college deans
and other departments regarding any resources or tools that assist with student
success and working as a member of the Purtle Advising Center.
Audits monitors and evaluates individual student academic progress by utilizing
the PACs online tracking system online advising technology and other
measures.
Disseminates certificate diploma and university transfer program information to
all learners and other appropriate internal and external contacts in individual or
group sessions.
Interprets testing results or other measures relevant to placement decisions;
determines student readiness for College.
Assists students with the procedural knowledge needed to take advantage of
campus resources and institutional norms.
Assists students to promote a sense of belonging to fit into a college
environment and address any perceived cultural mismatch between students
experience and higher education standards.
Assists students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a
program of study and/or clarifying educational goals.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge about the Colleges programs and requirements;
consults with contacts at various transfer institutions regarding course and
program transferability admission and graduation requirements.
Develops and interprets Academic Planning Guides; maintains administrative
and program information files.
Develops and maintains operating procedures that minimize the likelihood and
impact of errors.
Participates in on and off campus events promoting UAHT assists with
orientation programs.
Authorizes course withdrawals adds and drops as required.
Maintains administrative documents and confidential student records in an
online format.
May represent the academic advising department on various internal and
external committees.
Develops and promotes internal communication and resource sharing in order to
benefit student success.
Monitors course enrollment and makes recommendations to appropriate staff
regarding reserves restrictions availability waitlisting or closure based on
program demand and course availability.
Provides recommendations for continuous improvement to all services for
academic advising purposes and to integrate practices and technology aimed at
improving student services.
Gathers develops and promotes best practices for continuous improvement
Participates in individual and team professional development remains current
with technology and all applications used to provide advising services.
Assist present and/or teach a College Life Skills (first year experience) course.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION Works under the general supervision of the Director of Advising

ATTENDANCE Individuals in this position are expected to be available during the
normal business hours of the College and occasionally evenings and weekends for
special presentations events and registrations.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in education student development or a related field. Masters Degree is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years experience in academic advising or student services Ability to learn and use complex computer based systems and multi-faceted network related software and database management systems.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Ability to process and maintain highly confidential information. Ability to work effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds abilities outlooks ages and nationalities

Additional Information:

$35000.00Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kathryn Hopkins

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check sex offender registry check and drug screen. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes