Graduate Academic Advisor II - Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES); College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering is seeking a Graduate Academic Advisor II to provide comprehensive academic advising for Mechanical Engineering graduate students, focusing on degree requirements, policies, and timelines. The role involves coordinating with ISSS, the Graduate & Professional School, and the College of Engineering to support student progress.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing degree plans, assisting with curriculum changes, and maintaining accurate records; you will also support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in academic advising, graduate programs, or student services.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary graduate academic advisor for mechanical engineering Masters students, providing comprehensive academic advising on degree requirements, policies, and timelines.
• Interacts with students to provide academic guidance and ensure compliance with university, college, and departmental regulations.
• Manages moderately complex student cases with supervision; coordinates with senior staff for exceptions and progress concerns.
• References campus resources and assists international students with advising-related processes with ISSS.
• Reviews and approves degree plans, add/drop requests, withdrawals, and curriculum changes.
• Monitors progress and maintains accurate student records, communicating issues to students and contacts.
• Assists with development and revision of graduate program materials like handbooks and advisories.
• Collaborates with faculty and graduate committees to support timely progress and degree milestones.
• Supports curriculum updates and course scheduling processes.
• Coordinates with university and college offices (ISSS, Graduate & Professional School, College of Engineering).
• Serves as graduate liaison for Fast Track with the department’s undergraduate advising office.
• Supports MEEN 681 Seminar and participates in recruitment, orientation, and program events.
• Assists daily operations with graduate office staff; works beyond hours as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Howdy

Compass

Job description

Texas A&M Engineering is seeking a Graduate Academic Advisor II to provide comprehensive academic advising for Mechanical Engineering graduate students, focusing on degree requirements, policies, and timelines. The role involves coordinating with ISSS, the Graduate & Professional School, and the College of Engineering to support student progress.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing degree plans, assisting with curriculum changes, and maintaining accurate records; you will also support