What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor and Recruiter - Aeronautical Sciences position at Texas Womans University?
Job Description
TITLE
Aeronautical Science Academic Advisor / Recruiter
JOB SUMMARY
The Aeronautical Science Academic Advisor and Recruiter will provide academic advising, retention and recruiting support for all programming in the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences (DSAS). This position will promote student persistence and retention leading to the goal of student success and degree completion. The DSAS Advisor and Recruiter will monitor, track, and measure the retention of students through metrics such as continued enrollment, completed credit hours, completed flight certificates and rating, and academic standing. They will be responsible for all DSAS students and will implement proactive advising and support strategies that include first generation, transfer, Pell eligible, DACA, internal and external scholarship recipients, and all other student populations. Additionally, the position will participate in creating recruiting strategies to meet DSAS targets for enrollment and degree completion. The Advisor and Recruiter will assist in managing recruiting efforts participating as part of the team in recruitment events and initiatives throughout the state and region.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to : Director, Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences
Supervises : No supervisory responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following :
- Works with the Doswell team to ensure students are progressing toward academic degree completion and 14CFR § 141 flight program requirements.
- Monitors and tracks the retention, progression and graduation of students within
assigned cohorts.
forms.
course repetition, credit limits, course transfer and all degree related guidelines.
advising interactions (TSI compliance, Student Planning, Colleague, etc.).
and flight training milestones as defined by university policies and academic program requirements.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required.
EXPERIENCE
Three years of higher education academic advising experience. Any experience in recruiting and aviation is highly desirable. Additional job-related experience / and / or education may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
REQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas driver's licenses and a safe driving record such as required by the university for Driver's Authorization. A good driving record is required, as this candidate will occasionally travel to recruit students from Texas high schools and community colleges.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position. Note : This is NOT a remote work 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 :
university 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 occasionally.
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 .
About Us
TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).
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