Academic Advisor IV

Job Title

Academic Advisor IV

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Upward Bound

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.59 hourly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

General Summary

This position plans, implements and evaluates all academic, career and financial advising, tutoring and special events for the C.A.M.P program.  It is responsible for activities and services related to the academic success of participants.  Provides academic and financial advising to participants and supervises various employees in the delivering of tutoring and advising services.

Responsibilities:

• Assess students’ academic development through individual and group meetings and guides them in their personal, professional and career choice development using appropriate resources.
• Evaluates all participants’ academic and curriculum needs.
• Upkeeps and maintains records of individual student documentation for program requirements and other federal grant-related databases to assist the Director in meeting federal and program initiatives.
• Evaluates and tracks academic progress of program participants
• Evaluates the project’s tutoring and academic enrichment programs.
• Oversees and plans the program’s tutoring services with Director Provides financial aid resources.
• Coordinates academic, tutoring, and advising services with other University departments.
• Collaborates with CAMP staff and university partners to implement retention activities.
• Provides STEM focus for participants.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of related experience. 
• Experience working with migrant students, Academic Support Programs, orsimilar projects/programs for disadvantaged youth in an educational setting.
• Experience and/or knowledge of University academic advising and tutoring programs.
• Ability to asses and interpret individual student needs and to make appropriate referrals.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• must be able to obtain a State of Texas vehicle operator’s license within thirty days of employment;
• Mustqualify to operate a vehicle within the TAMUS guidelines.
• Must maintain TAMUS approval

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Two (2) years working with disadvantaged students in a higher educationsetting.
• Experience and knowledge with University academic advising of tutoring programs.
• Supervising experience.
• Knowledge of Datatel, Microsoft Office software program and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of WTAMU degree programs, admissions criteria and registration and financial aid policies
• Demonstrates sensitivity in serving disadvantaged student populations.
• Experience with and/or understanding of Migrant populations and the College Assistance Migrant Program.
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

qual Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 

All positions are security-sensitive. 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.