Job Details

Salary: $19.87 - $29.81 Hourly

Location : Amarillo, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400266

Division: Student Affairs

Department: 10_00_02_201010 - (ADVC) - Advising Center

Opening Date: 11/06/2024

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 10

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next team members to join our Advising Department. We have multiple openings for the roles of Advising Associate and Advising Associate - Athletics who will be all-in on our mission and who will provide guidance to students in their educational and career pathway.
Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Advising Associate and Advising Assoicate - Athletics Required: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education or another related field.

Advising Associate Preferred: Master's Degree in (Education) Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education or another related field.
Advising Associate - Athletics Preferred: Master's Degree in (Education) Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education or another Sports related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Three (3) years of experience working in a secondary education classroom setting, adult student interaction, counseling, or case management.

Advising Associate Preferred: Experience in a public-school setting and/or academic advising in secondary or higher education.
Advising Associate - Athletics - Preferred: Experience working in a public high school setting, higher education advising/support services, or another sport related field.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

Advising Associate:

• Advise students regarding degree requirements, career options, employment possibilities, and transfer issues. Work with department chair to increase completion, graduation, and transfer.
• Evaluate individual education plans and degree plans as required by state stature for students.
• Assist students in the registration process utilizing Amarillo College (AC) institutional software, and work retention alert items for students to enhance student completion and successful transfer.
• Participate in activities to recruit and retain students.
• Participate in cross-training activities within the department or as directed by the Director of Advising.
• Support the continued implementation of the AC Advising Model, in keeping with the Amarillo College mission of Student Success.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to Advising Director and department chair regarding registration and transfer efforts.
• Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Advising Associate - Athletics:

• Advise and maintain a case load of student-athletes and non-athletes regarding degree requirements, career options, employment possibilities, and transfer issues.
• Gaining knowledge of various academic programs across the college to better serve all students as a generalist advisor.
• Track and monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they meet institutional, conference, and NJCAA eligibility requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NJCAA and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance, and advise student-athletes accordingly.
• Prepare regular reports on student-athlete academic performance and eligibility status, and communicate any concerns to the appropriate parties.
• Work with the director/associate director of advising, other academic advisors, department chairs, coaches, faculty, and other services to ensure a comprehensive approach to the student experience and enhance retention, graduation, and transfer.
• Evaluate individual education plans and degree plans as required by state stature for students.
• Develop and deliver workshops on time management, study skills, and other relevant topics to support student-athletes in balancing their academic and athletic responsibilities.
• Assist student-athletes and non-athletes in the registration process utilizing AC institutional software, and work retention alert items for students to enhance student completion and successful transfer.
• Participate in athletic activities to recruit, retain, and support students.
• Participate in cross-training activities within the department or as directed by the Director/Associate Director of Advising.
• Support the continued implementation of the AC Advising Model, in keeping with the Amarillo College mission of Student Success.
• Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well with a team or independently.
• Dependability.
• Current Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure of written materials.
• Proficient Communication Skills (Interpersonal, Verbal, and Written).
• Strong Organizational and Collaboration Skills.
• Effective Presentation Skills and Task Prioritization.
• Ability to handle stress and remain calm.
• Commitment to create and maintain a warm and welcoming office and campus environment.
• Commitment to discretion and confidentiality concerning sensitive information at all times.
• Knowledge of college and department policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, especially when dealing with resistance or hostility, and to provide an exemplary level of customer service to all internal, external customers, vendors, community leaders, etc.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.

Pay grade 10 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Work Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary).
Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, Business Objects, and various other educational applications.) Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Amarillo College offers benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Retirement Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule,

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