Academic coach Jobs in Houston, TX

Security Sensitive Position? :

Hours of Work :

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM M-F

Posting Number : TSU203345

Official TSU Title : ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Grant Title : N / A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary :

Responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses, and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. Provide a continuous and consistent process of frequent, accumulated personal contacts with advisee.

Essential Duties Summary :

• Reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to a specific program and evaluates transfer credits and applicability to program requirements.
• Answers inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites for students.
• Advises and assists students with selection of a major field of study, course selection, and class schedule.
• Advises and assists students in the development of academic plans and class schedules to transition to specific undergraduate academic department.
• Monitors student academic progress. Discusses academic and probation problems and advises students of corrective action to improve academic performance.
• Identifies, communicates with, and monitors the academic activities of students and program compliance.
• Prepares, maintains and updates files to ensure coursework and other specific program requirements are met by students. Generates required statistical reports to fulfill University and outside agency requirements.
• Assists faculty, athletic coaches, and other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations, and other requested data or information to process admission or graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems.
• Assists students in overcoming educational and personal problems, and study skills deficiencies. Refers students to counselors, if necessary.
• Assists in formulating procedures and making decisions involving the application of academic suspension regulations, as appropriate.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of orientation programs for students.
• Freshmen advisees) Meet with advisee during orientation to assist student with initial adjustment to university academic life. Special sessions should be scheduled throughout the first academic year.
• For continuing advisees) Meet at least once each semester with continuing students to plan for the coming semester (or summer) and to review / revise long range academic program schedules.
• Monitor progress toward educational / career goals and meet at least once each semester to review the progress toward completing the proposed academic program and to discuss grades and other performance indicators.
• Follow-up with the advisee on any report of unsatisfactory work (notice of class probation for poor attendance, notice of FA and / or failing grades, incomplete grades from past semester(s), etc.). Special attention should be paid to students who are placed on academic probation.
• Approve all designated educational transactions (e.g., pre­ registration / registration schedule, drops / adds, withdrawals, change of major and advisor, waivers, graduation requirements, etc.).
• Maintain an up-to-date Advising Portfolio, with a summary record of performance to date (grade reports; transcript, requirements completed, etc.), dates of conferences, notation of special circumstances, and up-to- date details, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FTE : Hiring Range :

45,486.69 - $57,995.53

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university and three (3) years to five (5) years of related experience. .

Master’s Degree (M.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university.

Required Licensing / Certification :

Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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Work Experience :

Requires one to three years of related experience.

Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures for academic advising.

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UA EEO Statement :

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Open to all applicants.