Graduate Academic Advisor II

Engagement Scholarship; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Graduate Academic Advisor II to guide graduate students through program requirements and processes. You will collaborate with students, faculty, and campus partners to ensure timely progress and access to resources.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, event support, and adherence to university policies, contributing to admissions, orientation, and engagement initiatives.

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.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Advises graduate students on programmatic requirements and academic processes.
• Collaborates with students to establish goals and provide resources and reminders of dates and deadlines.
• Maintains accurate documentation of graduate students and their progress.
• Maintains advising materials and resources for students and supports advising events.
• Provides guidance to faculty on university processes and policies for graduate programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

1 year higher education experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

Graduate Academic Advisor II# It's All Here - Working at Texas A&M## Graduate Academic Advisor IIApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-098183**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**Job Description****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.**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. **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. **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.We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.* 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 employeesAll 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.