Prairie View A&M University
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AcademicAdvisorII
“Academic Advisor II at Prairie View A&M University. Skills: academic advising, student success, student retention. 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 stude”
What You'll Achieve.
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; meet the goals for student recruitment and retention of the university
Industry & Context.
analytical skills
Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends., Travel required., Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in applicable field, Two years of related experience in advising and recruiting, 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
What You'll Do.
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
career and educational goal-setting
appropriate resources
transitioning to the university
and retention issues.
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
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
Promote a culture of belonging through various university and department initiatives.
Manages/coordinates advising projects
and interventions for all students.
Actively seeks to identify and address individual
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.
Utilize best practices
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
Collaborate and participate in various activities with department
and university partners to enhance our unit’s 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
and retention and support developmental and university retention initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work cooperatively with others; Collaborate and participate in various activities with department, division, and university partners; Collaborate with university partners on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication; Ability to present information clearly and concisely
Process & Methodology
Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students.
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