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Work Type : Staff full-time
Location : Dallas
Categories : Staff, Student Services
About ACU
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Job Title
Student Success Advisor
Posting Location
Remote - Dallas, Texas
Department
ACU Dallas Student Success
Employee Class
Nonexempt Full-time
Basic Responsibilities
- Student Advising
- Caseload Management
- Department Operations
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Student Advising
Assists in the support of new students through the onboarding process : conducting welcome calls, providing student training through Walk-to-Class sessions, and addressing impromptu new student questions and concerns
Advise students regarding policies, procedures, registration, degree progression, and payment options
Maintain ongoing communication with students, focusing most heavily on students identified as being at riskCollaborate with students and other departments and teams to remove barriers to student persistence and successAssist students in making informed decisions by providing ethical, timely, accurate, and comprehensive program information and student resourcesUse critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address and resolve student issues and ensure positive student experiences. Address potential and / or current student concerns and seek appropriate resolution to problemsAssist students by performing appropriate follow-up and coordination with team members. This includes working with employees in a team environment and providing accurate student information and assistance to other team members in and / or outside of their functional areaCommunicate effectively with potential and / or current students via telephone, email, video calls, and / or in personEnsure students are in compliance with academic policies and proceduresCaseload Management
Attend scheduled cross-departmental meetings with Student Financial Services, Operations, Admissions, and Academics, as requested to manage the caseload
Monitor student participation and progress through the program to ensure that students are in alignment with University policies
Review, document, and monitor student information (including academic performance and attendance) on an ongoing basis to resolve issues and facilitate student success; report any data integrity issues found
Maintain accurate and up to date performance metrics for student caseload
Department Operations
Communicate regularly with supervisor on feedback regarding any issues within the team relating to (but not confined to) workflows, work volumes, operational issues / matters, IT issues / matters, training requirements, enhancement requests, etc.
Identify and report inconsistencies in documentation (i.e. handbook, catalog, programmatic curriculum sheets)
Attend and participate in professional training and mentorship
Monitor personal Key Performance Indicators and retention rate with a focus on continuous improvement
Professional Development Requirements
Skills
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong planning, organizational, and time management skillsUtilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent command of professional presentation skills and be comfortable presenting to groups both large and smallTraining
High-level knowledge of the higher education and student development theoryComputer literate and able to learn proprietary software applications including but not limited to :SalesForce
BannerTalkDeskMicrosoft SuiteQualifications
Professional
Bachelor's degree required. Masters preferredAbility to travel, must possess a valid driver's licenseAble to work flexible hours conducive to contacting students when available.Minimum of 2 years of Higher Education Experience. Higher education advising experience preferredPersonal
Goal-oriented and driven to assist people with meeting their educational goalsSelf-motivated with the ability to successfully work independently or in a team environmentMust be student and advisor oriented and have the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectivelyMotivating others by creating a climate in which people can succeedCollaborative within a team environmentIs dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholdersMaintains professional appearance (i.e. neat and orderly attire) and work environment (I.e. clean and organized dedicated workspace with professional background).Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentSupports and upholds all student-facing university policiesDemonstrates personal and professional integrityDisplays public support and pride in university initiatives, and assists others in seeing the positive aspects of ACUComplies with all ACU employee policies and procedurePhysical Demands
Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment and able to perform work in an approved professional work environment. Work is performed in an office or home office environment; must have the ability to sit for long periods of time – 6- 8 hoursMay be required to the manual operation of general office equipment and lift up to 30 poundsLimited travel may be required – locations vary and some overnight travel may be necessaryAdditional Information
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
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