Academic Advisor II (College of Arts & Sciences)

Job Title

Academic Advisor II (College of Arts & Sciences)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

University College - Academic Advising

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,964.00 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position provides accessible, intrusive, effective academic advisement for all upper classmen in the College of Arts & Sciences for students majoring in the Sciences. Advises or refers students and prospective students in areas concerning college admission and readmission, professional concerns, housing, financial aid, student services, degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, course planning and selections, major options, and career and educational goals. Advises students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns and determines possible courses of action. Reviews degree plans with students.

Responsibilities:

• Provides holistic, intrusive advisement to all students in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in the Sciences; advises students based on their major and academic backgrounds; instructs the students in the requirements of their selected majors and classes and the use of the degree plan and other advisement tools (i.e. course descriptions) to select courses; assists student to change or select majors/minors as required; uses instruments such as the Career Cruising, Holland Self-Directed Search, MBTI, etc to assist students in assessing their interests, strengths, learning/study styles, etc; monitors the progress of these students; contacts the student and insure that the student understands the seriousness of absenteeism and its impact on academic success when notified of student absences; provides students with information concerning academic support services; and instructs students in the use of Panther Tracks to register and view grades.

• Participates in orientation activities including participation in Orientation dates; calls all who register for Orientation days and fill out the appropriate pre-work sheets; insures the students are listed in the correct major and verify their TSI status; registers the student by phone; provides advisement and registration during the Orientation days; participates in recruitment activities such as Panther Land Day, the Major’s Fair, Preview Days, school visits and career days as required.

• Work with faculty and staff to develop career plans for students in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in the Sciences.

• Serves as the point of referral for support services for students; maintains an updated knowledge of support resources both on and off campus; works with the Freshman Advisor to assist freshman majoring in the Sciences in a smooth transition to the College of Arts and Sciences .

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Two years of related experience in advising and recruiting.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Degree in the Sciences or Master's Degree in a related field.

• Two or more years in advisement, social, work education or related field.

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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must have the willingness and ability to be trained in Academic Advising. Knowledge of general student services in post-secondary institutions. Must be able to work flexible non-standard hours to include nights and weekends.

Other Requirements:

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Travel required.

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in 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 the PVAMU Career 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 936-261-1730 or [email protected] 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 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 committed to diversity.

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/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.