Job Title

Academic Advisor III – TSI Specialist

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Development and Mentoring

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Academic Advisor III, under the direction of the Director of Student Development and Mentoring within University College, plays a pivotal role in validating a new automation tool for college readiness assessment and placement, ensuring the insights generated are effectively integrated into course content, faculty training, and student placement decisions. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with TSI state requirements in alignment with THECB policies and directives.

Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adheres to confidentiality policies (FERPA). Performs other duties as assigned.

This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, TX. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, or as work requirements indicate. Requires the ability to work remotely, at the University's discretion.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent on funding availability and program needs.

Responsibilities:

Technology (70%): The TSI Specialist will oversee the implementation and validation of new automation processes to evaluate student records to help create a new Multiple Measures Assessment (MMA) protocol. By coordinating the use of this automation, the Specialist will ensure that data-driven insights are consistently and equitably applied, for placement of students in math and English courses. In addition, the TSI Specialist will integrate student success data into faculty training programs, helping educators refine their instructional practices based on real-time analysis of student performance trends.

TSI Compliance and Placement (20%): under the supervision of the Director of Student Development and Mentoring and in collaboration with the TSI Program Coordinator, this position will assist with TSI placement and advising of new and current students and TSI consultation of prospective undergraduate students. This position will also assist with coordinating activities and initiatives related to specialized TSI placement and advising.

Student Success and Retention (10%): assists in monitoring academic progress and implements intervention strategies for TSI-impacted students in their TSI-related coursework using EAB alerts and documents all related outreach in open cases and notes. Coordinates with the Student Retention office for any additional reports, case management, and use of other platforms for mass student communication and feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of experience in academic advising, academic technology, or other related academic support roles with relevant experiences in higher education.

• A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with DegreeWorks, EAB, BANNER, Imaging, evaluating HS and college transcripts, and THECB policies and procedures related to TSI.

Salary:

This is a grant-funded position with an annual salary of $44,000. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/masters-educational-assistance-eligibility-guidelines/) – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/doctoral-edu-guidelines/) – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

• Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .