FT - Academic Advisor & Seminary Readiness Specialist

## Description

**Job Summary**

The Academic Advisor & Seminary Readiness Guide is responsible for providing academic advising and other related services to current students with the intent of helping them make informed decisions as they progress toward graduation.

**Duties/Responsibilities**

• Advise students in all master’s degrees primarily studying in the western portion of DFW and the primary advisor for various DTS partnerships.
• Attend the weekly Dallas Academic Advising team meetings (in-person or virtually) and Distance Education team meetings.
• Assist with the Fort Worth site activities (Preview Day, New Student Welcome, On-Campus Class Weekends, etc.).
• Assist with Distance Education events or trips (2-3 per fall-spring semesters) as available and approved by supervisor.
• Organize and consolidate the various partnership agreements while maintaining accurate records (list of students, audits, etc.) in the Student Information System (SIS).
• Run degree audits for current and graduating students.
• Meet with current students to develop a degree completion plan specific to that student.
• Process degree-specific paperwork for students.
• Develop resources or conduct seminars that foster current student persistence and success.
• Assist with grading assignments and other activities in the Seminary Readiness course.
• Other duties pertaining to student success and retention as assigned by the Assistant Director of Advising or Director of Academic Advising.

## Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with a variety of age groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Possess a shepherd’s heart for God’s people.
• Demonstrates godly character and discretion with sensitive student information.
• Be flexible and willing to have their work interrupted.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

**Education and Experience**

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current DTS student or DTS graduate.
• Previous Admissions or Advising experience is preferred but not required.