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Academic Advisor

SUMMARY

To increase the enrollment, retention, and successful completion of postsecondary education programs by disadvantages adult target population through the provision of educational access information, financial aid application assistance and personal, academic, and career counseling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish a working relationship through personal contact and group meetings with adults, eligible high school seniors (not served by a Talent Search program), service agencies, and educational institutions of the target area.
• Orient target area agencies and schools on project goals and services and maintain positive public relations.
• Identify and select eligible participants for the project services.
• Collect and disseminate postsecondary admission, re-admission, and financial aid information.
• Counsel eligible participants concerning career options, educational goals, and academic and financial planning.
• Assist eligible participants with the application process for admission, re-admission, graduation equivalency, and financial aid, and identify admissions and financial aid problems for participants and assist them with resolution of these problems and develop intervention strategies accordingly.
• Arrange for support services to help the participant gain admission and improve their chances of completing postsecondary educational program.
• Build and maintain confidential files on all participants to include documentation of all services provided.
• Prepare progress reports on each participant and conduct follow-up research of previous participants.
• Drive to target area counties to meet with potential students, service agency personnel, educational institutions, and attend county area meetings for information and participant referrals.
• Maintain appropriate office hours on a flexible schedule.
• Assist the Project Director and Assistant Director with other duties assigned within the scope of program goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.