Manager for Undergraduate Academic Advising - Department of Communication and Journalism

Job Title

Manager for Undergraduate Academic Advising - Department of Communication and Journalism

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

The College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University is looking for a new Academic Advising Manager within the Department of Communication and Journalism to lead and manage a team of dedicated academic advisors and to ensure that students receive comprehensive and effective academic guidance. We need you to bring your commitment to student success, your deep understanding of academic advising practices, and your ability to drive innovation in advising services to this team of dynamic advisors and higher education professionals. Are you ready to help guide the next generation of Aggies through their academic programs?

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Serve in a senior-level position for advising undergraduate students

• Lead and manage a team of academic advisors, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

• Establish and maintain advising policies and procedures to ensure consistency and quality of services

• Serve as a resource for advisors and students on complex advising issues and academic policies

• Build strong working relationships and a positive work environment

• Be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

• Five years of experience in academic advising

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

• Knowledge of spreadsheet and TAMU database applications

• Provided leadership or supervisory services

Other Things to Know:

• Salary: $50,162-$64,480 per year

• A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

• This position is in College Station, TX The position will not be remote.

• May require occasional evening and weekend hours. May require occasional travel.

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 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. 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

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.