Academic Advisor - Mays Business School (Multiple Positions Available)

Job Title

Academic Advisor - Mays Business School (Multiple Positions Available)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Business Undergraduate Special Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Academic Advisor I, complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Are you ready to help guide the next generation of Aggies through their academic programs?  Mays Business School at Texas A&M University has opportunities available for Academic Advisors who are problem solvers, customer-service oriented, and who can keep details organized to assist students with navigating their degree programs expertly and efficiently.  We need you to bring your extensive experience, interpersonal dynamism, and great listening skills to champion our students’ success and development. Your professional growth is important to us too so, as an Academic Advisor, we will provide funding support for your professional development. This can be your first step to join our flagship university with opportunities that are planned to advance your career.  

Opportunities to contribute:

• Deliver academic advising to current and prospective undergraduate students in the Mays Business School
• Assist students with course selection, review degree plans, and guide students on academic, probationary, and financial concerns
• Advise students on how best to fulfill degree requirements; course adjustments; Q-drops
• Work with prospective transfer students and readmitted students
• Counsel students who are looking to change their major
• Stay up to date on student policies, deadlines, procedures, appeals processes
• Refer students to appropriate resources when needed
• Work to improve academic advising services
• Enhance retention and graduations rates
• Assist with New Student Conferences
• Develop community within and lifelong affinity for the Mays Business School

Qualifications:

Academic Advisor I

• Bachelor’s degree
• No experience required

Academic Advisor II

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, Student Affairs, or other related areas

A well-qualified candidate for these positions will also possess:

• Master’s degree or above in education, counseling, or general subject area of placement
• Academic advising within a higher education institution
• NACADA or TEXAAN certificate of participation
• Knowledge of Texas A&M advising programs & systems such as Compass and Howdy

*Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.

What you need to do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume attached to the application will assist us in our review. You may attach the files during the application process.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  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 of annual paid holidays 
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.