MD Student Advisor & Academic Success Coordinator

Texas A&M University; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking an Academic Navigator to advise MD students, manage records, and coordinate advising programs. You will help develop policies, monitor progress, and mentor advising staff within the Office of Academic Success.

The role requires Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in higher education or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred. Travel and some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) years of experience in higher education or related field.
• Preferred Master’s degree in education, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience advising or coordinating for health professions education programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advises MD students on programmatic requirements and academic processes.
• Develops and maintains advising materials and resources for students.
• Coordinates advising events and programs.
• Reviews academic records and monitors degree requirements.
• Maintains records of student contacts and progress.
• Coordinates residency interviews and helps plan elective schedules.
• Provides guidance to faculty on university policies for graduate programs.
• Evaluates advising practices based on feedback and outcomes.

Skills

Advising

Multitasking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Public speaking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Student information systems

Degree planning & audits

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft (or equivalent)

Job description

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking an Academic Navigator to advise MD students, manage records, and coordinate advising programs. You will help develop policies, monitor progress, and mentor advising staff within the Office of Academic Success.

The role requires Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in higher education or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred. Travel and some after-hours work may be required.