Graduate Academic Advisor II

Texas A&M University; College Station (AR); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in College Station, TX is seeking a Graduate Academic Advisor II to provide academic advising to graduate students and guide faculty on policies. The role involves maintaining student records, advising materials, supporting events, and assisting with admissions and orientation processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 1 year in higher education.

Formación

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with event planning and coordination.
• Understanding of graduate admissions and program operations.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles and student support.
• Proficiency in standard office software and technology.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsabilidades

• Advises graduate students on program requirements and processes.
• Collaborates with students to set goals and communicate deadlines.
• Maintains documentation of graduate students and progress.
• Maintains advising materials and resources for students.
• Supports advising events and programs.
• Interacts with faculty on university processes and policies.
• Uses data systems to extract and analyze student data for policy implementation.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Graduate admissions knowledge

Program operations

Office software

Confidential information handling

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Herramientas

ARGOS

Banner

Compass Reports

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Graduate Academic Advisor II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Department Of Public Health Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Graduate Academic Advisor II provides academic advising to graduate students and guides faculty on university policies. Maintains student records, advising materials, and resources, and support advising events. May also support admission and orientation processes, advise student organizations and assist with program coordination.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on education and experience

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Please note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience in higher education or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with event planning and coordination.
• Understanding of graduate admissions and program operations.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles and student support
• Proficiency in standard office software and technology.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Graduate Student Advising

• Advises graduate students on programmatic requirements and academic processes.
• Collaborates with students to establish realistic goals, provides outreach, communicates important dates and deadlines, and offers necessary resources.
• Maintains accurate documentation of graduate students and their academic progress.

Graduate Advising Support

• Maintains advising materials and resources for students.
• Supports advising events and programs.
• Serves as the Campus Programs for Minors Liaison to fulfill the responsibilities in accordance with University Rule 24.01.06.M1. Campus Program(s) for Minors Liaison Responsibilities: Ensuring all documentation for programs under their purview, including Third Party programs, is on file prior to the start date and is retained in accordance with university rules.

Faculty and Departmental Support

• Provides guidance to faculty on university processes and policies for graduate programs.
• Utilize data retrieval and reporting systems (such as ARGOS, Banner, or Compass Reports) to extract, analyze, and interpret student data to support policy implementation and data-driven advising strategies
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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.