Academic Advisor II (Evergreen)

This Evergreen position will be used to hire multiple candidates for this role.

Responsibilities:

Academic Advising:

• Interact with assigned caseload of students each semester to provide high quality, informed guidance and support regarding their academic success and available resources to ensure students are demonstrating behaviors that lead to success for their area of study and setup the foundation for success throughout their University academic experience.  

• Provides academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.  

• Advises for course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goal-setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues. Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students. Interprets State, University, and college policies and procedures. Maintains accurate records of student contacts. 

• Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing. 

• Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency. Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders, and other targeted individual and group communications using email, texting, and social media. 

• Promote a culture of belonging through various university and department initiatives. 

• Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students. Actively seeks to identify and address individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success. 

• Use EAB Navigate (student success platform) to establish targeted student populations on caseload for more intensive advising.

Targeted Support:

• Utilize best practices, resources, and tools to identify and provide targeted, tailored advising services to those students who demonstrate behaviors that put them at risk of being unsuccessful in their academic experience 

Continuous improvement and Additional Duties: ​

• Collaborate and participate in various activities with department, division, and university partners to enhance our unit’s approach and impact on student recruitment and success as the needs of students change to meet the goals for student recruitment and retention of the university.

• Participate in training and professional development activities.

• Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising.

• Collaborate with university partners on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention and support developmental and university retention initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities:

 This position description outlines the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the Academic Advisor II position, emphasizing an intentional, developmental, and holistic approach to advising. It may not include all tasks and functions, as additional duties may be assigned to address specific needs and promote student success

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Two years of related experience in advising and recruiting.

Required 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.

Other Requirements:

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

• Travel required.

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 jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements: