Academic Advisor II

Job Title

Academic Advisor II

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Office Of Academic Affairs - RELLIS

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Salary:

$2,780.17 - $4, 583.33per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Academic Advisor II, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements; provides information on and refers students to RELLIS Academic Alliance resources that can assist in meeting their needs or solving problems; may supervise projects.

Responsibilities:

- Provides academic advice and guidance to students.

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

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

- Verifies completion of degree requirements.
- Monitors student progress and degree requirements, and fosters retention of students through mentoring, monitoring of student grades, and other support programs.
- Answers inquiries and provides information to current students and parents.

- Meets with and refers students to available resources and departments.

- Assists students with adds/drops, withdrawals, and changes of curriculum.

- Maintains records of student contacts.
- Creates and gives presentations about RELLIS Academic Alliance to visiting groups.

- Develops and presents training materials and programs.

- Participates in events, activities, and programs.

- May assist with family visits and group tours.
- 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 assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience in higher-ed academic advising.

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

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

- Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

- Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

- Travel required.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment 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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