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Job Description
- Req#: req4980
- 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 FASFA . 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.
- Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, and departments .
- S tay 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.
- 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 instit utional 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 stu dent advocate when appropriate .
- Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advi sors, offices, and departments.
- Knowledge of other student support services and s pecialized staff for such issues as disability services, counseling, financial assistance , tutoring, etc.
- Have working knowledge of Ban ner Studen t module and WebXtender
- Must be extremely accurate and have excellent communication, proof-reading, grammar and spelling skills
- Must be willing to adapt to chan ges 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 B anner 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 an d procedures (preferred)
- Understanding of FERPA law (preferred)
- Associate degree or three years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bilin gual candidates are encouraged to apply
Admissions Advisor - Central Campus
Essential Job Functions:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Education and Experience :
Preferred Education and Experience :
Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.
Salary Grade: 108
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req4980
Posting Close Date: 11/20/2023
- 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.
About the company
San Jacinto College is a public community college in the Greater Houston with its campuses in Pasadena and Houston, Texas.