Summary: Under general supervision and with moderate latitude for independent judgment and initiative, this position serves as an academic and co-curricular advisor and mentor to students from admissions through graduation. Advisors are expected to ensure accurate course selection to maintain academic progress, appropriate advising to engagement opportunities, assistance with understanding and maintaining financial aid eligibility, and persistence to degree completion.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Through a standard holistic model, this position delivers personalized advising and support to an assigned cohort of students to enhance the student experience. Advisors are responsible for developing academic and co-curricular plans that create meaningful pathways to degree completion, promoting student engagement in high-impact practices, bridging students’ academic, financial and social realities through social and financial literacy resources to ensure successful advising, retention, and student success strategies within cohort assignment.
Track and assess students’ satisfactory academic progress for financial aid and provide academic assistance through the respective programs/systems.
Communicates and meets regularly with assigned cohort of students; records and maintains complete, accurate advising information and student records within appropriate platforms; participate in new student orientations including presentations/activities for new students and parents; and manage retention communication campaigns within assigned cohorts.
Communicates and collaborates with colleagues in the advisor community and personnel across campus, including enrollment services, academic colleges, and student life, serving as an advocate for students with campus resources and services.
Prepares appropriate and accurate email communication, advising reports, and other academic documents; is a custodian of university documents and records; maintains a high degree of confidentiality; and maintains compliance with university rules and regulations to ensure academic and administrative integrity.
Understands and supports the department’s role in accomplishing the University’s mission.
Participates in committees, professional trainings, industry conferences and conventions. Occasional travel is required.
Successfully utilizes all Microsoft Office software and institutional software systems including the student information system and online scheduling platform.
Employee agrees to abide by Code of Ethics set forth by the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Texas System; complies with all state and University policies.