Graduate Academic Advisor II

Texas A&M University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Graduate Academic Advisor II to support graduate student success. The role provides advising, interprets policies, and builds relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners, with a focus on service excellence and collaboration.

The role involves coordinating programs, admissions, orientation, and student engagement efforts, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to advising materials and events within a dynamic law

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Student Advising – Advises graduate students on programmatic requirements and academic processes. Maintains documentation of progress.
• Graduate Advising Support – Maintains advising materials and resources for students; supports events and programs.
• Faculty Support – Guides faculty on university processes and policies for graduate programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Graduate admissions

Advising principles

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Academic Advisor II Agency Texas A&M University Department Texas A&M University School Of Law

Proposed Minimum Salary: $4,583.34 monthly

Job Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type: Staff

What We Want

We’re looking for a student-focused professional who is passionate about helping graduate students navigate their academic journey and achieve their goals. The ideal candidate is a trusted resource who can provide thoughtful academic advising, interpret university policies, and build strong relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at maintaining accurate records, advising materials, and student resources. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. We value someone who enjoys supporting student success initiatives, coordinating programs and events, and contributing to admissions, orientation, and student engagement efforts. A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional service will help this individual thrive within the School of Law community.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000/annually.

Qualifications

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

Required 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.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• 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.
• Faculty Support – Provides guidance to faculty on university processes and policies for graduate programs.

Who We Are

At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).

Why Texas A&M University?

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer

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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

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