Academic Advisor III

Job Title

Academic Advisor III

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Industrial Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Academic Advisor III, under general supervision, recruits and advises graduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements; provides information on and refers students to university 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, probationary, and financial concerns and determines possible courses of action. Processes add/drops, Q drops, withdraws, and change of curriculums. May process course substitutions and teacher certification.
• Reviews degree plans, academic records, and test scores on file. Verifies completion of degree requirements. Ensures student compliance with departmental academic policies.
• Reviews and provides input on scholarship, fellowship, assistantship, and grader position applications. 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 prospective students. 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. Interfaces with international center to assist with student eligibility for registration, assistantships, critical practical training, and optional practical training.
• Assists with scheduling courses.
• Creates and gives presentations about the University to visiting groups. Develops and presents training materials and programs. Participates and assists in organizing in events, activities, and programs. Assists with family visits and group tours. 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.
• Assists with the selection of and Manages the departmental TA's.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Four years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, 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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