Job Summary:

The Academic Advisor is responsible for supporting the Honors College programs by providing individual student or group advising on academic issues, programs, and curriculum; assists students in obtaining desired academic outcomes.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides academic advising services to undergraduate Honors students by conducting individual and group counseling/advising sessions.
2. Determines nature of Honors students' situations by responding to inquiries, interviewing students, recording accurate notes, and auditing student records.
3. Recommends a course of action by advising students on progress toward Honors requirements as part of their degree completion; ensuring requirements are met; providing alternate strategies for “at risk” students and monitoring progress; assisting students in integrating Honors requirements within their chosen course of study.
4. Monitors planned actions and students' progress/records by periodic follow up; receiving, processing, and maintaining required documents; maintaining accurate records; maintaining databases; providing reports; analyzing information.
5. Collects, tracks, and reconciles academic documents, forms, and other information from students.
6. Supports academic programs by providing study skills techniques, time management, and related academic information to students; assisting students in developing academic plans;
7. Coordinates with the Honors College staff to plan and participate in academics events and programs.
8. Supports department programs by coordinating with the Honors College staff to plan and implement new student orientation programs and advising activities; developing materials to enhance programs and services.
9. Refers students to faculty, academic departments, and other campus services when appropriate.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 plus years’ experience in advising/counseling students in higher education or related field, including identifying students who are struggling academically.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree and 3 years of experience in higher education.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of curriculum and degree requirements.
• Knowledge of Honors College curriculum requirements.
• Knowledge of university programs.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge to establish and maintain databases.
• Knowledge required to support students’ undergraduate research endeavors.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Skill in the use of PeopleSoft or equivalent data records systems.
• Skill in effective written and verbal communications.
• Ability to interact with students.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.