Scholastic Performance Specialist II

Job Title

Scholastic Performance Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Office Of The Commandant

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Office of the Commandant (OOC) serves and supports departments within the Corps of Cadets that are critically engaged in all aspects of student development and the delivery of key services and support. OOC departments work to create environments that help students develop, learn, and enhance their experience at Texas A&M by providing leadership opportunities, experiential education, and connections beyond the classroom. 

 

What We Want

In the Office of the Commandant, our #1 resource is our staff, and we pride ourselves on the support we provide. The Scholastic Performance Specialist works as an integral part of the Corps Academics team to directly support a cadet’s personal academic progress. The Scholastic Performance Specialist II, under direction, is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and managing student scholastic performance programs and activities utilizing maximum campus and community resources and opportunities. Assist students with career goals, general academic requirements, and personal concerns. Refers students to various campus academic support programs and departmental offices when necessary. Serves as a liaison between cadets and the University.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity!

 

What you need to know

​Salary: Commensurate based on hire's experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Position Details: Employee will/may supervise (4) supervise student assistants. Some after hours work may be required for program facilitation.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years of related experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, Student Affairs or other related area or Master's degree or above and no related experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, Student Affairs or other related area

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to facilitate instruction in various settings (ie classroom, presentation etc.)

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in education, counseling, or general subject area of placement

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of Corps of Cadets structure, leadership requirements, and/or military structure

• Basic knowledge of TAMU catalog, academic rules and regs, schedule registration, skilled personal counseling techniques

Responsibilities:

• Monitors Academic Progress - Meets, refers, and follows up with students regarding general scholastic questions, concerns, and needs. Provides scholastic direction and advice to students, both individually and in groups. Advises students with admission requirements, curriculum requirements, and campus academic support services. Fosters retention of identified groups of students through coaching, mentoring, monitoring of student grades, and other support activities. Interacts with college offices regarding academic progress of students related to student probationary terms. Monitors cadet GPR progress as well as degree completion progress.

• Coordinate Programs - Develops and revises informational materials for students, departments, colleges, and the university. Assists with development of programs and may oversee implementation of them to achieve specific objectives or outcomes. Coordinates Corps Academic support programs. Supports New Student Conferences by answering parent academic concerns for incoming freshmen.

• Student Records - Maintains an individual caseload of students to monitor academic progress and progress to degree. Maintains FERPA protected information in BANNER/Compass and HOWDY.

• Resource Referral - Makes referrals to counseling, academic enhancement services, instructor assistance and academic departments. Refers students to University and other resources for improving student success.

• Facilitation & Other Duties - May facilitate student success seminar & performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.