Academic Advisor III

Job Title

Academic Advisor III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas A&M University School Of Law

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,333.34 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 .

Who we are

At Texas A&M University School of Law, we instill in our graduates knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).

What we want

The Academic Advisor III, under general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, advises students concerning their education or career goals, academic requirements, and related personal concerns. The Academic Advisor III, focuses on student success and retention. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience           

• Four years' experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, Student Affairs or other related area

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

• 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 skill

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Three years’ work experience in higher education.  Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities:

• Advisor - Serves as primary advisor to students in TAMU Law grad programs in various curricula. Advises students concerning their education goals, academic requirements, and related personal concerns. Refers students to appropriate University and School of Law resources regarding accommodations, wellness, financial advising, etc. Approves and signs degree plans, course substitutions, add/drops/Q drops, withdraws, and change of curriculum. Approves, establishes, and monitors student probationary terms. Approves and signs no grade drops, no record drops and applications for re admissions. Provides advising and/or direction to graduate students, faculty, and staff related to all aspects of progressing through the graduate program. Interacts and coordinates with various departments regarding student success. Monitors student progress and degree requirements. Verifies completion of degree requirements. Interprets policies and procedures. Interacts with faculty to provide an exchange of information and to enhance the advisement of students. Assists students dealing with advising concerns about procedures, timelines, and other processing-related matters.

• Administrative/Records - Assists in development and maintenance of student and administrative records. Interprets data and prepares various reports, including academic, advising, retention, and program statistics. Assist with development and revision of information material. Assists with organizational and administrative tasks, such as scanning student files into a secured digital drive/storage; helping schedule appointment with faculty advisor/ upper-level program coordinator/ etc;  tracking/ record of communication w/ students w/r/t advising, registration, reg. holds, participation in online courses. Stays abreast and maintains knowledge of University graduate student policies and procedures.

• Student Experience/Success/Retention - Develops and maintains strategic communication and outreach to guide student success and foster retention. Tracks student retention throughout the student experience. Develops and presents training materials and programs. Assists with and/or conducts new student orientation. Provides regular monitoring of student participation and success in campus LMS, which includes checking student participation and coursework in Canvas to ensure deadlines are kept, the student is not falling behind, and that the student is meeting minimum grade standards. Coordinates and serves as a lead on communications regarding topics such as degree deadlines, departmental updates, advising reminders, procedures, and various processes.  Helps determine which communication is necessary/appropriate for students, based on where they are in the degree plan. Drafts communications for the Assistant Director and Assistant Deans review. Designs and implements student support programs and connects students with University and School of Law resources to foster retention. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online 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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