Athletic Advisor I

Tamus; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Athletic Advisor I to provide academic guidance for undergraduate students and support them in career goals and academic planning.

Under supervision, you will help with course planning, monitor progress, and refer students to campus resources. You will also participate in orientation activities and present information about the university to prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advice and guidance to students on degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, and course planning.
• Monitors student progress and degree requirements; verifies completion of degree requirements.
• Refer enrolled undergraduates to resources for admissions, financial aid, housing, student services, and study skills.
• Responds to inquiries from students and parents; liaises between colleges and university offices.
• Meets with freshman and transfer students during orientation; directs students to correct departments for assistance.
• Gives presentations about the University to visiting groups and provides admissions information.

Job description

Job Title

Athletic Advisor I

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Academic Advisor I, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements; provides information on and refers students to University resources that can assist in meeting their needs or solving problems; may supervise projects.

As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. With over 140 degree programs and a strong commitment to transforming lives through quality education, ETAMU offers a vibrant community of colleagues, leading-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources for both students and employees.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & 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. Assists students with adds/drops, withdrawals, and changes of curriculum. Reviews academic records and test scores on file for proper course recommendations.
• Monitors student progress and degree requirements. Verifies completion of degree requirements.
• Refers enrolled undergraduate students to resources pertaining to college admissions, re-admission, professional concerns, housing, student financial aid, student services, academic preparation, time management skills, handling test anxiety, and study skills.
• Responds to inquiries from students and parents. Serves as a liaison between Colleges and other University offices regarding admissions, registration, degree audits, advising, and counseling.
• Meets with freshman and transfer students during orientation. Directs students who need assistance to correct departments for financial aid, billing, housing, textbooks, and healthcare. Assists with family visits and group tours. Creates and gives presentations about the University to visiting groups.
• Provides prospective students with University information regarding college admissions, application and admissions processes, available undergraduate programs, departmental and faculty contact information, State and University program requirements, and other available resources (i.e., h