Academic Success Coordinator

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is seeking an Academic Success Coordinator to advise MBA and MAcc students in the College of Business and to serve as the main contact for prospective and current students.

The role includes Operations, Administrative, and Support duties, with responsibilities like course selection, orientation, and schedule preparation, ensuring smooth graduate student experiences on campus in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience; additional education/experience may substitute.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Serve as advisor for currently enrolled graduate students and assist with course selection.
• Assist prospective students with the application process.
• Review and clear currently enrolled graduate students for graduation.
• Assist with graduate student orientation and functions (receptions, open houses).
• Assist with preparation of graduate course schedule.
• Represent department on committees and at meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Argos

DegreeWorks

Laserfiche

Job description

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for advising students in the MBA and MAcc programs in the College of Business and serves as the point of contact for all prospective and current students.

Job Title

Academic Success Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for advising students in the MBA and MAcc programs in the College of Business and serves as the point of contact for all prospective and current students.

Functional Area 1: Operations

Percent Effort: 50%

• Serve as advisor for currently enrolled graduate students and assist with course selection.
• Assist prospective students with the application process.
• Review and clear currently enrolled graduate students for graduation.

Functional Area 2: Administrative

Percent Effort: 30%

• Assist with graduate student orientation.
• Assist with graduate student functions (receptions, open houses, etc.).
• Assist with preparation of graduate course schedule.

Functional Area 3: Support and Other

Percent Effort: 20%

• Represent department on committees and at meetings.
• Cross train with Assistant Manager to ensure operations are covered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional experience/education may be used as a substitute for the minimum education/experience requirement:
• Associate’s degree and four (4) years of experience
• Master's degree
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master of Accountancy
• Knowledge of business graduate programs admissions and curriculum
• Experience with Banner, Argos, DegreeWorks, Laserfiche

SALARY

Approx. $3,657.34 Monthly (Approx. $43,888.08 annually)

NOTE

Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, Policies, Eligibility Apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Work Life Solutions

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.