Strategic Student Pathways Advisor/Specialist

Job Title
Strategic Student Pathways Advisor/Specialist
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Student Retention
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Academic Advisor III complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adheres to confidentiality policies (FERPA). Assists with reporting and analytics. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).
This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday; from 8 AM to 5 PM or as work requirements indicate, which may include after-hours and weekends during peak seasons.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 55% - Advising Pathways/Retention
  
  • Provides academic advice, advising, and guidance to students admitted or seeking admission to one of the University's specialized pathway initiatives or degree programs. Advises students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns and determines possible courses of action.
  • Manages, coordinates, plans, and implements academic advising, registration, and Onboarding, for the Tarleton Gateway to Success (TGS) program and the Ranger to Tarleton (RTP) program for new incoming first-year students. Point of contact and work in collaboration with students, family, staff, faculty, and associated entities.
  • Monitors the academic progress of RTP students and provides strategies for success. Determines feasibility of RTP student progress for full admission to Tarleton.
  • Assists with the "Tarrant To and Through" (T3) partnership program. Provides support in conjunction with Tarleton T3 representatives and Tarrant T3 personnel.
  • Assists with academic advising for the Program for System Admission (PSA). Advises students on program and course selection according to their selected PSA program. Communicates appropriate deadlines to students (e.g., application, withdrawal/drop dates). Maintains in-depth knowledge of requirements for PSA programs offered to undergraduate students and interacts with families/other stakeholders as appropriate.

• 20% - Student Support
  
  • Assists with coordinating and executing student communications through the Mainstay Retention bot (Oscar P).
  • Collaborates with campus partners in conjunction with the Office of Student Retention in initiatives that support student retention and degree completion goals.
  • Creates and gives presentations about University College and associated programs to visiting groups.
  • Assists and represents University College with on-campus events such as Orientation, Transition Week, and Texan Tours as needed.

• 15% - Student Success
  
  • Assists with monitoring and performing outreach to students identified in the EAB Navigate Early Alert process in need of assistance. Meets with and refers students to available resources and departments. Assists students with adds/drops, withdrawals, and changes of curriculum. Maintains records of student contacts.

• 10% - Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience
-Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four years of related experience
Salary
Commensurate with experience
The target base annual salary is $42,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship)
• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay

• Vacation
• Longevity pay
• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
• Employee Wellness Release Time
• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and "Submit" the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.