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Academic Advisor

Employer
Collin College
Location
Plano Campus

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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Academic Advising
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job location: Plano Campus


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-09-16
Req: R-1017

Primary Location:

2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide information and assistance with academic and degree counseling, transfer to and from four (4) year and other schools, TSI testing, dual credit, the Admissions process, and unofficial evaluation of credits earned from other schools. Supply support services to assist satisfactory academic performance.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, plan and implement an academic advising program for Collin College students to include individual, group advising and new student orientation programs as requested.
  • Serve as a resource liaison to the assigned academic division.
  • Develop, plan, and implement a group advising program for decided majors as requested by Deans and Directors.
  • Advise students within the general student population, as well as special populations (including Veterans, International Students, and ACCESS students) regarding program planning, course selection, schedule changes, transferability, and course withdrawals, as may be assigned.
  • Advise academically at-risk students regarding coursework and other college resources by which they can develop the academic skills required to successfully complete college-level work.
  • Research degree plans, advise on transfer guides to university partnerships, advise students on Collin College policies, student handbook rules and procedures, and best practices.
  • Perform unofficial degree evaluations in order to effectively and accurately advise incoming transfer students about their remaining courses in order to fulfill the requirements of the District and in order for them to transfer into their major.
  • May perform data entry and monitoring of the SEVIS system.
  • Participate in evening advising, provide leadership and supervision for staff.
  • May be assigned to serve as advisor for Weekend College.
  • Provide leadership in the area of unofficial degree planning for students and in the evaluation of student's transcripts.
  • Update Advising web page and department publications, as needed.
  • Assist in the development of the Advising Times newsletter for faculty and staff as required.
  • Assist the Director with updates as needed.
  • May be assigned responsibility to develop, implement, and administer the web-based advising program including program updates and changes.
  • Assist in developing and implementing new programs for academic advising including work with programs such as concurrent enrollment, TAA (Trade Adjustment Act), students, New Student Programs and study skills classes (intervention.)
  • May be responsible for training of part-time and work study students, in addition to interviewing prospective student employees.

Supplemental Functions

  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of all various college departments and degree programs
  • Knowledge of prerequisite courses and requirements needed for applying to degree programs
  • Knowledge of transfer requirements to four year bridge and degree programs
  • Knowledge of District rules, policies, and practices
  • Knowledge of Collin College’s prerequisites and University Partners' transfer requirements/equivalencies
  • Interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to assist students with TSI testing, developmental education, Dual Credit, etc.
  • Ability to offer some financial aid information
  • Ability to explain advantages and future importance of Honors courses
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to establish a connection with the student who is struggling academically and help formulate an action plan to maintain satisfactory progress
  • Ability to suggest appropriate methods of remediation


Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred.

One (1) year of full-time experience in student development/affairs which involves academic and career counseling OR two (2) years of part-time experience in student development/affairs which involves academic and career counseling.


**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Compensation Range:

$43,315.00

to

$49,812.25

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Organization

Dear Job Seekers, 

 

Thank you for your interest in a position at Collin College! 

 

For the third year in a row, Collin College was named one of the nation’s best colleges to work for, based on survey results from the Great Colleges to Work For® program. Over the years, Collin College has been recognized as an Honor Roll Institution with high ratings across 10 categories: collaborative governance; professional/career development programs; teaching environment; compensation and benefits; facilities, workspace and security; job satisfaction; work/life balance; confidence in senior leadership; supervisor/department chair relationships; and respect and appreciation.

 

When the college last participated, Collin was recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of Dallas Fort Worth’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for the fourth year in a row. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

 

Company info
Telephone
9729853783
Location
3452 Spur 399, Room 339
McKinney
TX
75069
United States

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