Academic Advisor II

Job Title

Academic Advisor II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Dean's Office Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Responsibilities:
-Provides academic advice and guidance to students.

-Advises students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns and determines possible courses of action.

-Assists students with and processes add/drops, Q drops, withdrawals, and change of curriculums.

-May process course substitutions.
-Reviews degree plans, academic records and test scores on file.

-Verifies completion of degree requirements.

-Reviews and provides input on scholarship applications.

- Monitors student progress and degree requirements, and fosters retention of students through mentoring, monitoring of student grades, and other support programs.

-Meets with and refers students to available resources.

-Maintains records of student contacts.

-Develops and presents training materials and programs.

-Implements projects.

-Provides leadership for faculty advisors on academic advising-related activities.

-Prepares academic and advising reports.

-Develops and revises informational material, handbooks, and newsletters.

-Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience plus and additional two (2) years of experience in advising.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

-Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
-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.

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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