Advisor & Program Manager of Community College Outreach and Support Services

Job Title

Advisor & Program Manager of Community College Outreach and Support Services

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Academic Advising

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,180.17 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Advises students on program and course selection, discusses career goals, and counsels students on challenges in completing the degree program. Participates in and supports preparation for all recruitment, orientation, and development events. Collects and communicates information pertinent to students from a variety of support/service offices. May teach one course each fall, spring, and summer term as needed for assigned academic department based upon academic credentials either at designated off-site instructional location or online.; Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate.

Responsibilities:

65% Advisor: Plans and implements academic advising services at designated off-site instructional location. Maintains in depth knowledge of requirements for all undergraduate programs offered at designated off-site instructional location. Advises students on program and course selection, discusses career goals, counsels students on anticipating and solving challenges and difficulties that may arise while completing the degree program, files degree plans and other relevant forms required by the academic department and enrollment management, completes graduation check lists and maintains records. Communicates appropriate deadlines to students at designated off-site instructional location. (e.g., application, withdrawal/drop dates, graduation application). Communicates transfer requirements and other pertinent information to transfer students.

20% Teach: Teaches nine (9) SCHs each academic year as needed for assigned academic department based upon academic credentials either at designated off-site instructional location or online. Maintains appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry. Participates in institutional service roles.

10% Participates in and supports preparation for all recruitment, orientation, and development events at designated off-site instructional location. Performs other duties as assigned.

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Bilingual Preferred.

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.