Academic Advisor (Multiple Positions Available)

Job Title

Academic Advisor (Multiple Positions Available)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Are you ready to help guide the next generation of Aggies through their academic programs?  The College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University has several 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 College of Arts & Sciences

• 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 College of Arts & Sciences

Qualifications:

Academic Advisor II

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

• Two years of experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, Student Affairs, or other related area

Academic Advisor III

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

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

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

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

• NACADA or TEXAAN certificate of participation

*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? 

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 .

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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as: -

• 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

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  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 committed to diversity.