• Academic Coordinator/Advisor

    Texas A&M University System (Canyon, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Academic Coordinator/Advisor

     

    Agency

     

    West Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Upward Bound

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $3,223.00 monthly

     

    Job Location

     

    Canyon, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

     

    NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

    General Summary:

    T hi s positio n plans , implement s an d evaluate s al l academic , caree r an d financ i a l advising , tutorin g an d specia l event s fo r th e C.A.M.P program . It is responsibl e fo r activitie s an d service s relate d t o th e academi c succes s o f participants . Provide s academi c an d financial advisin g t o participant s an d supervise s variou s employee s i n th e deliverin g o f tutorin g an d advisin g service s . This position supervises the tutor/mentors and conducts follow up services with former participants.

    *This is a Grant funded position*

    Responsibilities:

    + Assess students’ academic development through individual and group meetings and guides them in their personal, professional and career choice development using appropriate resources.

    + Evaluates all participants’ academic and curriculum needs.

    + Upkeeps and maintains records of individual student documentation for program requirements and other federal grant-related databases to assist the Director in meeting federal and program initiatives.

    + Evaluates and tracks academic progress of program participants.

    + Evaluates the project’s tutoring and academic enrichment programs

    + Oversees and plans the program’s tutoring services with Director.

    + Provides financial aid resources.

    + Coordinates academic, tutoring, and advising services with other University departments.

    + Collaborates with CAMP staff and university partners to implement retention activities.

    + Provides STEM focus for participants.

    + This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

    Necessary Qualifications:

    + Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Education, Social Science, or related field.

    + Success in overcoming circumstances such as low-income, first generation, disadvantaged, etc., with priority to individuals knowledgeable about specific migrant needs and communities served.

    + Two (2) years of experience working with disadvantaged and nontraditional students in an educational setting or program.

    + Experience and knowledge of University curricula and programs.

    + Strong counseling/advising and communication skills.

    + Ability to assess and interpret individual student needs and to make appropriate referrals. Strong organizational skills.

    + Strong advising and communication skills and knowledge of the University curriculum and degree programs is required.

    + Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

    + Must be able to obtain a State of Texas vehicle operator’s license within thirty days of employment.

    + Must qualify to operate a vehicle within the TAMUS guidelines.

    + Must maintain TAMUS approval.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Master’s degree

    + Two (2) years working with disadvantaged students in a higher education setting.

    + Experience and knowledge with University academic advising of tutoring programs.

    + Supervising experience.

    + Bilingual skills are desirable.

    + Knowledge of Datatel, Microsoft Office software program, and presentation skills.

    + Knowledge of WTAMU degree programs, admissions criteria and registration, and financial aid policies.

    + Success in overcoming circumstances similar to those of the target population and bilingual skills are preferred.

    + Demonstrates sensitivity in serving disadvantaged student populations.

    + Experience with and/or understanding of Migrant populations and the College Assistance Migrant Program.

    Applicant Instructions:

    Please include the following with your application:

    + Cover letter

    + Resume

    + Three references

     

    Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

     

    Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

     

    Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

     

    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/Veterans/Disability Employer.