RECESS-HP Advisor

This Role’s Primary Responsibilities | 1.

Provides academic program-specific advisement to RECESS-HP grant students regarding course requirements, transfer articulation, and academic progress; determines eligibility and satisfactory progress toward degree completion; and communicates academic progress and findings to university administrators to ensure compliance with grant, financial aid, and academic requirements.

2.

Administers, evaluates, and grades aptitude, achievement, and similar examinations.

3.

Develops comprehensive individual student action plans to achieve academic goals, career objectives, and personal growth; evaluates transcripts to determine student eligibility and progress; maintains and manages official student academic record in accordance with recognized protocols.

4.

Provides referral services for students to appropriate campus resources for assistance, study skills, tutoring, counseling, etc.

5.

Assists with student recruitment activities; disseminates information activities within the grant to students; assists or develops and maintains communications; e.g., list serves, and email blasts.

6.

Provides academic program-specific advisement to students regarding admissions policies/procedures and general academic program requirements; describes courses, and disseminates information regarding registration procedures.

7.

Provides information and/or advises students on financial assistance, student work programs, and/or scholarships available in the university; advises students on work opportunities in the area and placement opportunities in local industry, and arranges interviews with company representatives.

8.

Assists to develop and conducts programs and workshops regarding internships, pre-professional preparation, major exploration, and career development; supervises student activities and provides professional or technical assistance where necessary.

9.

Prepares and produces statistical reports and other formal records in accordance with applicable laws and procedures; reviews and recommends record management and other academic processing procedures.

10.

Maintains ongoing communication with case managers from community partnerships and academic departments regarding grant students.

11.

Assist with HOPE Academy, student success and industry talks.

12.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the grant coordinator.

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