Athletic Advisor I

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks an Athletic Advisor I to recruit and advise undergraduates on career goals and academic requirements. They provide information and referrals to university resources and may supervise projects.

The Academic Advisor I works within Athletics to support student-athletes, ensuring proper degree planning, advising, and coordination with colleges and university offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Zero years of related experience in advising and recruiting; knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advice on degree programs, schedules, planning.
• Monitors student progress and verifies degree requirements.
• Directs students to admissions, financial aid, housing, and student services.
• Serves as liaison between Colleges and University offices regarding admissions, registration, degree audits, advising, and counseling.
• Meets with freshman and transfer students during orientation and directs to appropriate offices.
• Develops and presents training materials and programs on advising for assigned Colleges and departments.
• Ensures NCAA guidelines and regulations are followed.
• Provides academic support for the athletic population.
• Collaboration between athletics and major advisors/departments.

Skills

No experience required

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Student information systems

Degree planning tools

Degree audits

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

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

On January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Job Description

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., health/wellness, academic support, and student organizations).
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with Academic Deans, faculty/staff, and University departments within the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) involved in Academic Advising. Provides leadership for faculty advisors on academic advising-related activities. Develops and presents training materials and programs on proactive/intrusive academic advising for assigned Colleges and academic departments.
• Participates in System, College, and department events, activities, and programs (i.e., orientation, career fairs, workshops, various trainings, seminars, symposiums, conferences, etc.). Assists with coordination of special on-campus initiatives.
• Maintains records of student contacts. Prepares various academic and advising reports.
• Serves as an advisory role in the development and revision of curriculum and degree plans. Serves on various University and/or Departmental committees. Provides leadership for development of new programs. Reviews and provides input on scholarship applications.
• Ensures NCAA guidelines and regulations are being followed.
• Provides academic support for the athletic population and various sports.
• Collaboration between athletics and major advisors/departments.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: 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.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to present information clearly and concisely. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Ability to travel.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to move light objects.

Other Requirements: None

Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

Master’s Degree

Bilingual Spanish

Supervision of Others

Student Workers and Graduate Assistants

Why Work at East Texas A&M University?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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