Senior Academic Advisor — Transfer & Retention Leader

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to provide expert academic guidance, focusing on transfer initiatives and student success. The role involves strategic advising, mentoring junior staff, and developing transfer-related programming to support degree completion.

Responsibilities include advising for course selection, retention strategies, and collaboration with campus partners to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• Five years of related experience.
• Knowledge of student development in higher education.
• Experience leading students to develop purpose and educational goals.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises students with academic planning, enrollment, and progression using NACADA-based practices.
• Maintains accurate student contact records and supports policy-compliant processes.
• Mentors junior advisors and leads transfer-focused advising initiatives.
• Develops articulation agreements and transfer resources for advising.
• Analyzes transfer data to improve retention, satisfaction, and graduation outcomes.

Skills

Student development knowledge

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

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Job description

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to provide expert academic guidance, focusing on transfer initiatives and student success. The role involves strategic advising, mentoring junior staff, and developing transfer-related programming to support degree completion.

Responsibilities include advising for course selection, retention strategies, and collaboration with campus partners to improve outcomes.