Academic Advisor I - Business Advising
Texas State University
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Texas State University is seeking an Academic Advisor I for the Business Advising team in San Marcos. You will serve as the primary contact for an assigned caseload, delivering proactive and developmental advising to support academic success from onboarding to completion.
The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 0–1 year of related experience and a commitment to student-centered service; preferred qualifications include a Master’s or Doctoral degree and experience with advising technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 0–1 year of related professional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic success and student-centered service.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned caseload of students throughout their academic journey.
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with students through regular communication and outreach.
- Monitor progress toward degree completion and academic goals.
- Conduct individual and group advising appointments.
- Maintain accurate advising records and track engagement using advising technologies.
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San Marcos, TX
Posting Number: 2027152
Location: San Marcos
Department: AA-Business
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary:
Job Category: Exempt
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 0 – 1year of related professional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic success andstudent-centered service.
- Technical proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, GoogleWorkspace, and productivity software.
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, StudentAffairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Communication Studies,Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. No professionalexperience is required.
- Doctoral degree in any field with no professional experiencerequired.
- Experience managing a student caseload and providingindividualized student support.
- Experience utilizing student information systems, degreeplanning tools, and advising technologies (i.e., Banner, SmartPlan,Award, Degree Audit, EAB Navigate, TextExpander, MyMajors, andMyCareers).
- Experience conducting outreach initiatives, student engagementefforts, or advising campaigns.
- Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, oreducational programming.
- Experience working with first-year, first-generation, transfer,military-connected, student-athlete, or other specialized studentpopulations.
At Texas State University, we believe academic advising is morethan choosing classes. Academic advising is a collaborative,ongoing relationship that supports students as they explore theirpath, clarify their goals, navigate challenges, and prepare fortheir future.
The Academic Advisor I serves as a primary point of contact for anassigned caseload of students, providing holistic, proactive, anddevelopmental advising that supports academic success fromonboarding through completion. Through ongoing relationships andmeaningful conversations, the Academic Advisor I guides students inclarifying their goals, navigating academic requirements,overcoming challenges, and developing the knowledge, skills, andconfidence necessary to achieve their educational and careeraspirations. The Academic Advisor I engages students inconversations about their path, goals, interests, progress, andfuture while connecting them to institutional resources andopportunities that support their overall success.
- Manage an assigned caseload of students throughout theiracademic journey.
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with students through regular communication and outreach.
- Monitor student progress toward degree completion and academicgoals.
- Conduct individual and group advising appointments.
- Maintain accurate and timely advising records, notes, andstudent interactions.
- Utilize advising technologies and academic success platforms totrack student engagement and progress.
- Connect students with campus and community resources, includingbut not limited to, tutoring, financial aid, counseling,accessibility services, career services, and academic supportprograms.
- Advocate for students while empowering them to navigateuniversity systems independently and with confidence.
- Assist students in understanding available resources andopportunities.
- Facilitate "warm hand-off" referrals and follow-up support whenappropriate.
- Teach and support students in developing educational plansaligned with their academic, personal, and career goals.
- Educate students on course selection, registration, degreeplanning, and graduation preparation.
- Interpret and communicate institutional policies, procedures,and academic requirements.
- Facilitate learning and reflection related to majorexploration, major changes, and career pathway identification.
- Teach students how to understand degree requirements, navigateacademic milestones, and review completion of degree requirementsfor graduation.
- Identify students who may benefit from additional supportthrough early alerts, academic performance indicators, andengagement data.
- Conduct proactive outreach to students experiencing academic,personal, or transitional challenges.
- Develop intervention plans that promote persistence, retention,and degree completion.
- Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to coordinatesupport services.
- Support students through critical transition points, includingfirst-year experiences, major selection, probation recovery, andgraduation preparation.
- Work with faculty, staff, and campus departments to implementacademic success initiatives.
- Participate in retention, persistence, and academic successefforts.
- Contribute to advising-related committees, projects, andinstitutional initiatives.
- Participate in outreach campaigns, workshops, orientationprograms, and academic success programming.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advising best practices,student development theory, and institutional policies.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
You will be required to attach:
- Resume
- A grammatically correct, well-written cover letter specificallyaddressing how your qualifications meet each of the qualificationslisted in this posting
Job Open Date: 11/10/2026
Job Close Date: 11/19/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E‑Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I‑9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
- Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.
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