Academic Advisor II

Job Title

Academic Advisor II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Success Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Academic Advisor II at Texas A&M University - Texarkana provides undergraduate academic advising, course planning to timely graduation, coaching, and professional support and guidance for all undergraduate students.  Academic Advisors build meaningful relationships with students to make appropriate referrals and act proactively to address barriers to academic success and graduation. 

Academic Advisors are engaged with the campus community to improve the overall student experience and are proficient in degree planning across disciplines. The Academic Advisor II may supervise projects and conduct research on topics within the field of academic advising to improve advising services at TAMUT and promote personal professional development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides academic advising for all undergraduate students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA), Appreciate Advising, or Intrusive Advising.
• Advises for course selection, registration, planning, goal setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues.
• Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
• Monitors undergraduate academic progress, plan and execute 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, including specific student populations.
• Assist with executing retention programs and interventions for all students.
• Actively seeks to identify and address individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
• Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.
• Cultivates and models a proactive mindset, student advocacy, and effective communication within the department of Academic Advising and across campus.
• Seeks opportunities to serve and contribute on appropriate committees and task forces across campus to advocate for students.
• Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and organizes activities for professional development.
• Manages advisor reporting and provides data analysis of advising initiatives and special populations.
• Mentors and builds strong relationships with other advisors.
• Comply with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited institution and one year experience in academic advising, recruiting, coaching, degree planning, or career counseling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with at-risk college students and creating appropriate interventions plans.
• Experience effectively advising and assisting higher education students, including first year students
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs for student success
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals using excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills, to convince, influence, and direct students, faculty, or staff.
• Five (5) years of experience working in education
• Exhibits high level of motivation and enthusiasm
• Experience teaching

Other Requirements

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is dedicated to assisting others achieve their fullest potential.                    

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To receive full consideration, you must have your application in before 04/14/2022.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, 3 professional reference's contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected] .

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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