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HERC

Associate Academic Advisor

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$59,736 / year median in Texas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Requisition:
202600213S Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only):
Technical/Para-Professional Hiring Salary:
Monthly-Staff Department:
SAM Center General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field. Three years of experience in Academic Advising or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Serves as Associate Academic Advisor to students and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits. Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): 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 advising to students on probation. Assists with resolving academic issues. Assists with coordinating orientation sessions for groups of incoming 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. Helps train new advisors and assists faculty advisors. Interprets university policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, and administration. Communicates advising programs and services to students in individual settings or classroom presentations. Helps prepare reports when needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.