Job Title
Academic Advisor IIIAgency
Texas A&M EngineeringDepartment
Aerospace EngineeringProposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Academic Advisor III, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their educational or career goals and academic requirements, and provides information on and refers students to University resources that can assist in meeting their needs or solving problems; may supervise projects and serve on committees at the department, college and university level.
Responsibilities:
- Provides academic advice and guidance to students. Advises students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns and determines possible courses of action. Approves and signs degree plans, course substitutions, add/drops, Q drops, withdraws, and monitors student probationary terms.
- Verifies completion of degree requirements. Reviews and provides input on scholarship applications. Monitors student progress and degree requirements. Designs and implements student support programs and serves as an ombudsperson to facilitate retention
- Answers inquiries and provides information to prospective students, students, and parents. Meets with and refers students to available resources and departments. Assists in the development of systems for maintaining records of student contacts.
- Develops and presents training materials and programs. Assists with family visits and group tours. Assists in conducting new student orientation. Provides oversight of students during new student orientation and assists with registering new students. May teach courses.
- Interprets policies and procedures. Interacts with faculty to provide an exchange of information and to enhance the advisement of students. Prepares academic and advising reports.
- Develops and revises informational material, handbooks, and newsletters.
- Support occasional student, recruiting, or informational events on evenings and weekends.
- May hire and supervise student assistants
- This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience:
Four years of related experience.
Preferred Experience:
Related experience in advising and recruiting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, surveys, 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.
Other Requirements:
Occasional travel involved.
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/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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