Academic Advisor I

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academic Advisor I, with assistance, is responsible for driving engagement and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals at Texas A&M Agrilife Research in College Station.

This role focuses on maximizing undergraduate retention by building relationships, guiding students through registration and degree requirements, and supporting a variety of programs listed in the job description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate clearly with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• 65% Advises Students: help students set realistic academic goals, explain policies, and guide course selections.
• 15% Delivers Student Success and Retention: engage students, share resources, monitor progress, and refer who need additional support.
• 20% Training: take part in onboarding and ongoing advisor trainings, meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Advising students

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Dean's Office Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Position Information

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor I, with assistance, is responsible for driving engagement and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors. This position may serve programs including biochemistry, genetics, forensic and investigative sciences, entomology, animal science, poultry science, nutrition, and food science and technology

The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for this level position. Individual positions may not include all of the examples listed, nor does the list include all of the work that may be assigned to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 65% Advises Students Collaborates with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors, future education and career options that best align with goals. Educates students about and prepares and assists them with full array of academic processes (e.g., registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, change of curriculum submissions, etc.) by sharing university and college policies, program requirements, transfer credit decisions, etc. Reviews student's academic record and counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests. Provides input on probationary decisions. Creates and maintains updated relevant records and notes (e.g., student contact, advisor notes).
• 15% Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies Consistently engages student population utilizing various outreach methods (e.g., in-person and online) to cultivate a professional relationship to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional deadlines, updates, information and events. Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.) May refer students with identified needs as appropriate. Actively monitors students' progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records to determine status of progression, completion of degree requirements as well as identifying and referring those students in which additional intervention and guidance may be recommended to reaching academic goals. Assists in the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (e.g., New Student Conference, 1st semester advising, inquiries from prospective students). Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
• 20% Training Up to 20% training per year to complete in-class and on-the-job training programs, which may include shadowing, departmental/college/school trainings, university training, university, state, and national advisor meetings, regular staff and supervisory meetings, and other activities approved by the supervisor. Trainings must include: Advisor Onboarding Becoming an Advisor

Note: Time reserved for training may be adjusted after year one based on employee performance and supervisor discretion.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. No required experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

None

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency level of novice in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships Communicating with others in a clear and concise manner that is audience appropriate Researching information to meet situ