Graduate Academic Advisor II

TAMU Press; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Graduate Academic Advisor II in College Station, TX. You will advise graduate students on program requirements, maintain records, and support admissions and orientation while collaborating with faculty.

The role emphasizes data-driven advising, event support, and adherence to university policies. Strong organization and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience in higher education or related fields.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises graduate students on program requirements and deadlines.
• Maintains advising materials and supports events and programs.
• Guides faculty on university processes and uses data systems to inform advising strategies.

Skills

Org. & records

Communication

Event planning

Graduate admissions

Academic advising

Office software

Confidential information

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ARGOS

Banner

Compass Reports

Job description

Graduate Academic Advisor II# It's All Here - Working at Texas A&M## Graduate Academic Advisor IIApply: College Station, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-098338**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****Job Description Summary:****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**Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.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.