Academic Advisor III

Job Title

Academic Advisor III

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Education Program/Easa

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Academic Advisor III in the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs Office and advises First Time in College (FTIC) engineering students (ENGE) from their New Student Conference to entry-to-a-major; advises ENGE students concerning their educational or career goals, academic requirements, and related personal concerns; provides information on and refers students to University resources that can assist them in meeting their needs or solving their problems; refers students to engineering departments regarding major and career specific questions; fields general advising questions from admitted students; monitors student progress and advises students who are not in a major by the end of their fourth semester; fields general advising questions from admitted students; serves as a point-of-contact for departmental academic advisors and ENGE students.

Responsibilities:

• May develop or oversee projects and represent department/college on committees and projects.
• Advises First Time in College (FTIC) engineering students (ENGE) concerning their educational or career goals, academic requirements, and related personal concerns; advises students and prospective students in areas concerning college admission and readmission, inter-college transfer, professional concerns, student services, degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, course planning and selections, major options, and career and educational goals; advises students with academic, probationary, financial concerns, related personal concerns and determines possible courses of action; approves degree plans, course adjustments and curricular exceptions, add/drops, Q drops, withdrawals, and change of curriculums; uses Compass for student registration, degree audit, course prerequisites, etc.; provides information on and refers students to University resources that can assist them in meeting their needs or solving their problems; interprets University and college policies and procedures; responds to inquiries from students and parents.
• Monitors advisee progress toward entry-to-a-major; advises students on academic preparation, time management, test anxiety, and study skills; interacts with faculty to provide an exchange of information and to enhance the advisement of students; prepares various academic and advising reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Four years of related experience in advising and recruiting.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree or above in education, counseling, or general subject area of placement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Interpersonal skills; effective communication skills; excellent skills in public speaking.
• Coordination, planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience working with First Time in College (FTIC) students.

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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