Recruitment & Retention Ambassador - Health Promotion & Kinesiology

• Assists in the overall assessment of advising practices and conducts school-level advising assessment.
• Advises students, analyzes and processes degree audits and required academic forms.
• Meets individually and in groups with at-risk students regarding advising and academic support.
• Serves as a liaison to faculty advisors, school director, and other school and college personnel.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and support of advising related technology.
• Produces and distributes school-level advising reports.
• Monitors and makes recommendations regarding school-level professional advising standards and retention initiatives.
• Ensures alignment with professional best-practices.
• Provides guidance and feedback to school Assistant Director in relation to performance of school academic advisors.
• Receives input from school Director and Assistant Director in relation to academic advising at the school level.
• Assists at orientation events and orientation advising.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Supports the overall efforts of university academic advising by assisting campus colleagues as needed.
• Assist with school and college-specific special projects as requested.
• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required, higher education, counseling, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One year of academic advising in a higher education setting are required, 3 years are preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to make independent decisions and take appropriate action, to work independently, and to follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Have a working knowledge of student development and student retention.
• Experience working with diverse populations, demonstrating cultural competence.
• Basic knowledge of data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with academic advising and student success initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team oriented environment.
• Self-starter demonstrating initiative in a fast-paced higher education environment.
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience developing and presenting workshops or training.
• Knowledge of academic programming related to advising and academic support.
• Knowledge of professional advising standards and practices.
• Knowledge and application of principles and ethics associated with developmental academic advising.
• Proficient organizational, administrative, and planning skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain databases, reports, and processes.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with diverse departments, institution-wide.
• Knowledge of university programs, policies, and practices.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Communicates effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Represents the academic unit and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.