PT Virtual Advisor
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :
Essential Job Functions
Initiate and maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees. Manage a caseload of new students through the application process up to registration.
Advise students about degree pathways and academic requirements.
Advise prospective students and families about the admissions and enrollment process; application, testing requirements, orientation, transcript, immunization, and FAFSA.
Follow-up with applicants regarding outstanding documents required for registration.
- Input immunization records, high school and college transcripts, residency updates, and test scores / records to update student’s admissions status.
- Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as disability services, counseling, international student services, financial assistance, tutoring, etc.
Additional Job Functions
- Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, and
- departments.
- Stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, and state and federal mandates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Ability to demonstrate the College values
- Knowledge of admissions processes and requirements.
- Knowledge of TSIA and academic requirements.
- Knowledge of intentional and proactive advising practices.
- Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures.
- Understand the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules of the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
- Understand and be able to use MySanJac GPS to perform and interpret educational planning and degree audits.
- Know graduation requirements for future planning.
- Detail oriented in order to maintain accurate records (including electronic records) of interactions with students.
- Be a student advocate when appropriate.
- Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, and departments.
- Knowledge of other student support services and specialized staff for such issues as disability services, counseling, financial assistance, tutoring, etc.
- Have working knowledge of Banner Student module and We
- Must be extremely accurate and have excellent communication, proof-reading, grammar and spelling skills
- Must be willing to adapt to changes in policies and procedures
- Must be able to work unsupervised and multitask in a fast-paced office environment
- Must possess personal PC computer literacy
- Must possess outstanding customer service skills and interpersonal skills
- Must be team-oriented with the ability to work well with other staff members in the development
- In-depth knowledge of Banner Student modules (preferred)
- In-depth knowledge of current Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and regulations (preferred)
- In-depth knowledge of and ability to enforce institutional policies and procedures (preferred)
- Understanding of FERPA law (preferred)
Education and Experience :
Required Education :
Associate degree or three years of related experience
Preferred Education and Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Remote Work Opportunities :
Although, this position is considered completely remote, the duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location for training and other required meetings.
Work Environment
Office environment
Physical Activity
Lifting up to 25 pounds of force