Academic Advisor II

Job Title

Academic Advisor II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here is a glimpse of the job

We are seeking an Academic Advisor II to recruit and advise undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements.  You will have direct impact with student by providing information on and referring students to University resources to meet their needs and solve problems. 

The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University was founded in 1997 on President George H. W. Bush’s philosophy that public service is a noble calling . Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research and student experience. Accordingly, our school has become a leading public and international affairs graduate institution.

Salary Range: $40,000-$42,000

Opportunities to contribute:

Academic advising for current students

Managing advising processes

High Impact Advising for current students

Prospective and New Student advising

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years of experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, Student Affairs or other related area

The well-qualified candidate will have three years of experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, Student affairs or other related area.  International travel experience, knowledge of undergraduate degree programs, TAMU policies and procedures and fluency in Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, French, Spanish or Russian is also valued.  We are seeking individuals who have a high-degree of self-initiative, excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. 

What do you need to do

Apply!  A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and can be uploaded during the application process under CV/Resume. 

Why Texas A&M University? 

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 .

Texas A&M University is a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  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 .  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days for holidays and breaks each year 
• Employees working full-time receive eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month. 
• Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• An employee wellness and work/life integration program that includes free exercise programs and release time
• We invest in your future with dedicated training budgets for our employees each year. All employees also have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training. 
• Educational assistance benefits designed to invest in and help employees further their professional and educational goals.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.