Academic Advising Administrator
Sul Ross State University

Job Title:

Academic Advising Administrator

Eagle Pass

Admin Services and COO

Position: 998978

06/20/2024

Yes

28157

Required: High school graduate or equivalent with business courses. Three years administrative experience or combination of experience and/or training. Keyboarding 50 wpm; standard office machines; computer skills.

Preferred: College or business school courses. More than three years experience, with part at SRSU or other related experience. Word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer program skills.

SummaryFunction: Provides skilled administrative assistance and assumes minor administrative duties within framework of established policies. Provides information to and advises enrolled students regarding retention services and issues concerning academics offered by the University. This position requires a highly focused attention to detail and is information sensitive.Scope: Independently coordinates routine office or departmental clerical work according to established procedures and may process varied, complex or large volumes of material.DutiesEssential: Performs tasks requiring skill in keyboarding and computer usage; may transcribe varied material from dictation or draft; may type correspondence, forms, statistical reports, manuscripts, or proposals; composes routine correspondence and compiles reports; maintains various records and filing systems; handles and maintains confidential information; serves as receptionist; routes mail; makes appointments, maintains schedules and travel arrangements; serves as a student service representative in the department; maintains inventory and may order materials for department. May assist in responding to state reports. Advises current students about concerns/issues that might affect completing academic degree requirements.Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.Non-Essential: Duties unique to the particular department and other duties as assigned.SupervisionReceived: General instructions and work periodically reviewed by department head.

Working ConditionsUsual: Office conditions; standard hours. Position is Security Sensitive.Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees as well as master's degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferable work.More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.