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Job Description
Job
Title: Academic
Advisor II
Code:
3086
Salary
Grade: 58
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Department/Division: Job available in different
departments/divisions
Reports
To: In accordance with
specific departmental policies
Summary
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· Function: To participate in the planning and delivery of an academic
advising program/service and to create or promote new initiatives in academic
advising. · Scope: Responsible for understanding and communicating the needs of
specific populations of students to administrators; interpreting,
formulating, and evaluating institutional rules to students; and for
facilitating the exchange of academic advising information by participating
in the delivery of academic advising services to students. Cooperate with faculty members in providing
for academic advising needs of individuals or groups of students. |
Duties
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· Typical: 1. Plan, develop, and coordinate on-going projects
that significantly and positively impact either the operations of the
academic advising center or a specific student population served by the
advising center. Represent the
academic unit in meetings with students, parents, faculty, other
campus-advising units, and administrators. 2. Advise students individually and/or within groups
in person, telephone, and e-mail regarding core, major, support work,
graduation, and university requirements; provide students with information
focused on meeting developmental academic needs, including transition to the
college environment, exploration of various major fields of study, and career
options; keep accurate records of student advising contacts and progress
toward a degree. 3. Process degree plans, register students, verify
requirements using student system, conduct orientations, and monitor students
for THEA compliance. 4. Prepare required reports, budget plans, and other
information accurately for the unit. 5. Information resource for incoming and current
Academic Advisor I’s, administrative staff, interns, and provides advice to
other offices in the use of Banner; and work closely with other academic
advisors to provide timely information on course/degree options and
University policies. 6. Perform additional
duties as assigned. · Periodic: 1. Develop and implement
departmental projects. 2. Assist with recruitment
and training of Academic Advisor I positions. 3. Assist in registration,
verify student prerequisite requirements, and implement 2+2 plan updates on
UTSA collaborative agreements with community colleges. |
Education
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Required |
Preferred |
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Master’s Degree from an
accredited institution. |
N/A |
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At the department’s
discretion: a Bachelor’s degree and two years of Academic Advising or related
experience may substitute for the Master’s Degree. |
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Other Requirements
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Required |
Preferred |
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Ability to work with
sensitive information and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. |
N/A |
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Ability to work in a
fast paced environment. |
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Excellent customer
service skills. |
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Familiarity with
student records systems. |
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Criminal Background
Check. |
Experience
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Required |
Preferred |
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Two years of experience
working with college students or adolescents in an academic advising or
related capacity. |
Six
years of experience working with college students or adolescents in an
academic advising or related capacity. |
Equipment
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Required |
Possible |
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Personal
computer and standard office equipment. |
NA |
Working Conditions
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Usual |
Special |
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Normal
office environment. |
May
be asked to work extended hours within a varying schedule, which may include
weekends and evenings. Occasional
travel to professional meetings and conferences. |
Supervision
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Received |
Given |
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General
supervision from designated supervisor. |
May
manage, train, or coordinate Academic Advisor I employees and student
workers. |
Accuracy
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High
level of accuracy is required. |
Security Sensitive
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Specific
job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this
classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code. |
Internal Control
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Within the scope of position duties,
responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets
are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws,
regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with. |