Senior Academic Advisor
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202500047S
Title:Senior Academic Advisor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 8. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Professional
Department:SAM Center
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date:02/13/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four years of experience in academic advising for College of Education, customer service, administrative experience or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Serves as Senior Academic Advisor to students and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits.
Primary Responsibilities:Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum. Maintains student files updated through their academic careers and makes changes to records, as necessary. Provides retention services to students on probation. Assists with resolving academic issues. Helps coordinate orientation sessions for groups of incoming new students. Assists with recruiting high school or community college students and gives presentations to small or large groups. Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions. Assists all student populations, regardless of field of study. Acts as a liaison among students, faculty, and university constituents. Serves as a resource for academic advisors and students, working collaboratively with administrators, student workers, and other staff. May be responsible for developing advising upgrades and programs. Trains new advisors. Prepares and disseminates information to a variety of audiences. Evaluates advising services and proposes improvements or changes. Checks transfer students with excessive-hour issues. Reviews seniors’ graduation status. Interprets university policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, and administration. Assists with recruitment and retention of undergraduate students for the university. Communicates advising programs and services to students in individual settings or classroom presentations. Helps prepare reports when needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Regular contacts with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42327
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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