Academic Advisor

Valero Energy; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero Energy in Springdale, AR seeks an Academic Advisor to support day-to-day operations and drive process improvements. The role emphasizes work ethic, collaboration, and handling confidential information with discretion.

The position offers a base salary of $60,000 to $87,000 per year, with a mentoring program to accelerate your path from mid-level to lead, plus benefits and flexibility along the ride.

We bumped the date today, signaling this Academic Advisor search is ongoing.

Qualifications

• Mid-level mastery of Process Improvement.
• Ability to mentor teammates without taking over.
• Openness to constructive feedback and growth.
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to deliver high-energy results aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Apply delegation and work ethic to day-to-day operational challenges.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Defend self-motivation fundamentals when speed tempts skipping them.
• Deliver high-energy results aligned with business objectives.
• Follow safety protocols and best practices at all times.

Skills

Process Improvement

Mentoring

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Safety protocols

Job description

The Academic Advisor we hire will play a key part in our day-to-day operations here in Springdale, AR. Trade your Work Ethic and 3 years for $60,000 - $87,000 at Valero Energy, and the growth that follows is yours to build.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply Delegation and Work Ethic to solve day-to-day operational challenges
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Defend the Self-Motivation fundamentals when speed tempts everyone to skip them
• Deliver high-energy results that align with broader business objectives
• Follow safety protocols and best practices at all times

What You'll Bring

• Comfort being measured against a clear mid-level bar
• Mid-level mastery of Process Improvement, validated by people who'd hire you again
• The patience to mentor without taking over the keyboard
• A growth mindset and openness to constructive feedback
• The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly

Valero Energy is a fast-growing general company in Springdale, AR, where Work Ethic and Collaboration drive everything we do. A mid-level title opens doors here, but earning real trust is what keeps them open.

Earn a $60,000 - $87,000 base while a mentor accelerates your jump from mid-level to lead, with benefits and flexibility along for the ride.

We bumped the date today, signaling this Academic Advisor search is ongoing.