Academic Advisor I — Tuition-Assistance & Growth

ETAMU; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

TRS retirement system

Wellness program

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Academic Advisor I to guide undergraduate students in selecting majors, planning schedules, and meeting degree requirements. You will monitor progress, refer students to campus resources, and support orientation for freshmen and transfers.

The role involves collaborating with academic deans, faculty, and staff, providing proactive advising, and contributing to training programs for advisors. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Zero years of related experience in advising and recruiting.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advice and guidance to students on degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, and course planning and provides input on probationary status decisions.
• Monitors student progress and degree requirements; verifies completion of degree requirements.
• Refer enrolled undergraduate students to resources pertaining to admissions, re-admission, professional concerns, housing, financial aid, and counseling services.
• Meets with freshman and transfer students during orientation and assists with adds/drops, withdrawals, and curriculum changes.
• Develops and presents training materials and programs on proactive academic advising for assigned Colleges and departments.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Student information systems

Degree planning

Degree audits

Written communication

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Academic Advisor I to guide undergraduate students in selecting majors, planning schedules, and meeting degree requirements. You will monitor progress, refer students to campus resources, and support orientation for freshmen and transfers.

The role involves collaborating with academic deans, faculty, and staff, providing proactive advising, and contributing to training programs for advisors. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s is preferred.