Academic Advisor I

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Education

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 Health & Kinesiology (HLKN) is the largest academic department at Texas A&M University and generates over 98,000 credit hours and 203,000 (Modified) weighted student credit hours each year. As one of four departments in the College of Education & Human Development, HLKN is currently home to over 3,500 undergraduate students, 246 master’s students, 70 doctoral students (3,921 total), and 87 funded graduate assistants. HLKN is an active member of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). The department joins in the efforts of the AKA to promote the discipline of Kinesiology as a field of study and to highlight its applications that affect all through research to enhance people's health. To learn more go to: https://hlkn.tamu.edu/.

What we want

The Academic Advisor I, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements for the Department of Health and Kinesiology. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability 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

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Position Details: This position requires working beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Travel is required.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

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

• No experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Health and Kinesiology or Education

• Two years of related experience in advising and recruiting

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations

• Experience working with students in a university setting

• Experience working as an academic advisor or in another academic affairs support unit

• Experience working with BANNER Student Information System

• Experience with EAB Navigate

• Experience working with students in an educational setting

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Experience with MS Outlook and MS Office Suite including MS Excel

• Experience speaking in front of large crowds

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and exceptional customer- service in all aspects of the position

• Working knowledge of COMPASS and Navigate (EAB) 

• Knowledge of Texas A&M University policies and procedures

Responsibilities:

• Academic Advising - Provides academic advice to undergraduate students. Meets with students and prospective students in areas concerning college admission and readmission, professional concerns, housing, financial aid, student services, degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, course planning and selections, major options and career and educational goals. 

• Administrative Duties - Maintains undergraduate student database to include record of courses completed, catalog, classification, graduation, change of major. Creates reports for Department Head, Division Chairs, and Undergraduate Coordinator. 

• Recruitment and Retention - Serves to facilitate the application and admission of students, and retention of students. Conducts various recruitment programs. Responds to inquiries from students, prospective students and parents. Fosters retention of identified groups of students through activities such as mentoring, monitoring student grades, and other support service. 

• Updates Student Records - Processes add/drops, Q-drops, change of curriculum and course substitutions. Monitors degree requirements and verifies completion of requirements. Interacts with faculty to provide an exchange of information to enhance the advisement of students. Has knowledge of and interprets University and college policies and procedures. Uses COMPASS for student registration, degree audit, course prerequisites, etc. Performs 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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