Academic Advisor (I, II, III)

Texas A&M University System

College Station (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

Retirement plan (TRS)

401(k) / 403(b) options

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering’s Engineering Advising Services seeks Academic Advisors at multiple levels to guide students through course selection, degree planning, and career development. This on-campus role emphasizes NACADA-based advising and proactive student support to promote timely degree completion.

The team values collaboration, integrity, and service, offering a structured environment on the College Station main campus with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact on Aggie

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Two years of academic advising or related experience.
Four years of academic advising experience (for Advisor III).

Responsibilities

Provides academic advising for students grounded in NACADA best practices.
Advises on course selection, registration, academic planning, and career/educational goals.
Monitors progress and implements interventions to support student success.
Promotes student development and proactive referrals to resources via email, text, and social media.
Assists with retention programs and keeps accurate student records.

Skills

Academic advising

Student development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Job Title

Academic Advisor (I, II, III)

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Engineering Advising Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Purpose

The Academic Advisor I, complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).

Responsibilities

Provides academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.

Advises for course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goal-setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues. Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.

Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.

Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency. Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders, and other targeted individual and group communications using email, texting, and social media.

Assist with implementation of retention programs and interventions for all students.

Applies knowledge of State, University, and college policies and procedures. Maintains accurate records of student contacts.

What We Need

We are recruiting for all levels of Academic Advisor, however, our current needs are for Academic Advisor I, Academic Advisor II, or Academic Advisor III level positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for an Academic Advisor I:

Bachelor's degree with no additional experience required

Minimum qualifications for an Academic Advisor II:

Bachelor's degree

Two years of academic advising or related experience

Minimum qualifications for an Academic Advisor III:

Bachelor's degree

Four years of academic advising experience

Work Location

Main Campus - College Station, TX.

About Engineering Advising Services

Are you ready to help guide the next generation of Aggie Engineers? Engineering Advising Services 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. This can be your first step to join our flagship university with opportunities that are planned to advance your career.

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