Coordinator, Undergraduate Academic Advising

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 43,299 - 52,921; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Texas is seeking a Coordinator of Undergraduate Academic Advising to lead a team of Academic Success Coaches and guide students through transitions into the University, set academic goals, and address concerns.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience; duties include supervising advisors, updating degree plans, coordinating orientations, and driving strategies to improve student retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Academic Success Coaches.
• Supervises Academic Success Coaches.
• Develops and maintains advising manuals.
• Works with Department Head(s) to update degree plans.
• Reviews and revises advising/registration processes and procedures.
• Establishes advisement schedules that are flexible and responsive.
• Represents departments at academic unit meetings.
• Keeps advising materials updated with curriculum changes.
• Contributes to Enrollment Management and Retention team leadership.
• Identifies trends and implements retention strategies.
• Leads advising during orientations and outreach programming.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Job Summary

The Coordinator of Undergraduate Academic Advising, under direction, leads a team of Academic Success Coaches in assisting students in making smooth transitions into the University. Understanding the general education curriculum, the Coordinator sets academic goals and addresses academic concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with undergraduate students across the curriculum regarding the transition to the College environment, academic requirements, planning for graduation, possible applications for academic coursework in specified majors, graduate education, careers, and other interests.
• Supervises Academic Success Coaches.
• Develops and maintains advising manuals.
• Works with Department Head(s) to update and improve degree plans.
• Reviews and revises advising and registration processes and procedures.
• Establishes advisement schedules that are flexible and responsive to students’ needs.
• Serves as departmental liaison to assigned academic units and represents departments at academic unit meetings.
• Stays abreast of curriculum changes for the academic units and ensures advising materials associated with the programs are updated and accurate.
• Contributes to the leadership of the Enrollment Management and Retention team through monthly meetings.
• Identifies trends and implements strategies to increase student retention.
• Leads advising and registration activities during orientations.
• Takes part in developing and implementing outreach programming.

Other Duties

Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree.

Experience – Five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Present information clearly and concisely.

License/Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – General office environment, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others – This position may supervise employees.

Other Requirements – Evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Position requires on‑campus, face‑to‑face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $48,110.40 per annum.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.