Higher Ed Advisor

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Academic Advisor Job Description

Primary Purpose

An academic advisor is responsible for analyzing campus and student data in order to contribute to the growth and success of the campus. In doing so, they must ensure all students are effectively scheduled, recommend course offerings, and determine appropriate education solutions for the students of Texans Can Academies.

Academic advisors must accurately evaluate transcripts. They must understand state testing, state graduation requirements, and state accountability and able to help the entire campus build understanding and capacity in these areas.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent experience is required (example: Associate’s degree/two years of college and two years of related work experience)

Knowledge of TX high school graduation requirements and high school scheduling, preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates a working knowledge of systems and operations

Exhibits effective human relations and communication skills

Possesses skill in planning, problem-solving and organizing needed work assignment

Ability to coordinate school support operations

Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SQL data and Windows applications.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Evaluate student transcripts and testing history to effectively schedule students towards graduation.

Execute and manage the process of awarding credits.

Responsible for the accuracy of student report cards and transcripts

Collaborate with administrators in the development and revision of school master schedules and curriculum offerings.

Maintains and updates state testing data, which drives campus instructional and operational decisions

Coordinate the effectiveness and timeliness of the enrollment, scheduling, and academic records entry process.

Assisting with the school’s testing processes, specifically ensuring that state testing rosters are accurate.

Meet with students to discuss and educate them on state graduation requirements and their personal graduation plan.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Assist administration with verification of student’s graduation and activities related to graduation.

Any other duties assigned and required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.

Physical/Environmental Factors

Periods of frequent and prolonged travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Texans Can Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Texans Can Academies is an equal opportunity employer