Academic Advisor I

East Texas A&M University • Commerce, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor I, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements. The role provides information about and refers students to University resources that can help meet their needs or solve problems, and may supervise projects.

The advisor supports students throughout their academic experience, including advising on degree programs and course planning, monitoring academic progress, verifying degree requirements, and connecting students with relevant University services. The position also serves as a liaison among Colleges and University offices, supports orientation and campus events, and contributes to advising programs, reports, curriculum development, and new program development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, with no related advising or recruiting experience required. A master’s degree and Spanish bilingual ability are preferred. The position may supervise student workers and graduate assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• Zero years of related experience in advising and recruiting required.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to move light objects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, course planning, and probationary status decisions.
• Assist students with adds, drops, withdrawals, and curriculum changes.
• Review academic records and test scores to recommend appropriate courses.
• Monitor student progress and degree requirements and verify completion of degree requirements.
• Refer enrolled undergraduate students to resources for admissions, re-admission, professional concerns, housing, financial aid, student services, academic preparation, time management, test anxiety, and study skills.
• Respond to inquiries from students and parents.
• Serve as a liaison between Colleges and University offices on admissions, registration, degree audits, advising, and counseling.
• Meet with freshman and transfer students during orientation.
• Direct students to appropriate departments for financial aid, billing, housing, textbooks, and healthcare assistance.
• Assist with family visits and group tours; create and deliver University presentations to visiting groups.
• Provide prospective students with information about admissions, application processes, undergraduate programs, departmental and faculty contacts, program requirements, and available resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Academic Deans, faculty, staff, and University departments within the Texas A&M University System involved in academic advising.
• Provide leadership to faculty advisors on advising-related activities.
• Develop and present training materials and programs on proactive/intrusive academic advising for assigned Colleges and departments.
• Participate in System, College, and department events, activities, and programs, including orientation, career fairs, workshops, trainings, seminars, symposiums, and conferences.
• Assist with coordination of special on-campus initiatives.
• Maintain records of student contacts and prepare academic and advising reports.
• Provide advisory input into the development and revision of curriculum and degree plans.
• Serve on University and/or departmental committees.
• Provide leadership for development of new programs.
• Review scholarship applications and provide input.
• May supervise projects and supervise student workers and graduate assistants.

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer contributions toward health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
• Access to research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level