Academic Advisor I

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/

What we want

The Academic Advisor I, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements; provides information on and refers students to University resources that can assist in meeting their needs or solving problems; may supervise projects. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

COVID-19 information:   Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities:

• Advising - Provide academic advice and guidance to undergraduate students. Meets with freshmen and transfer students during new student orientation conferences and assist in the registration process. Advises students students with academic and probationary concerns, monitors and reviews degree plans with students. May initiate add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals and change of curriculum processes. Advises students on degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, course planning and selections, major options, and career and educational goals. May process course adjustments and teacher certifications. Assists with programs that foster retention of identified groups of students through activities such as mentoring, monitoring of student grades and other support programs. Maintains record of student contacts. Monitors student probationary terms. Uses COMPASS for student registration, degree evaluations, course availability, etc.

• Referral - Refers prospective and enrolled undergraduate students in areas concerning college admission, readmission, professional concerns, housing, student financial aid, and student services.

• Administration - Responds to inquiries from students and parents. With direction from supervisor interacts with college and other University offices regarding admissions, registration, advising and counseling.

• Recruitment - May participate in on and off campus recruitment activities in various settings. Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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