• Academic Advisor II
Dustin Sosa

Job Duties

  • Advises for course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goal-setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues.
  • Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
  • Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.
  • Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency.
  • Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students.
  • Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.
  • Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and organizes activities for professional development.

Educational Background

  • M.A., Higher Education, Louisiana State University — 2023
  • B.S., University Studies: Race, Gender & Ethnicity, Texas A&M University — 2022
  • A.A., Liberal Arts, San Antonio College — 2020