Academic Advisor II

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor II drives engagement and empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of advising or related experience.
• Knowledge of NACADA’s Core Values of Academic Advising.
• Knowledge of Theories relevant to academic advising.
• Knowledge of Academic Advising models, approaches, and strategies.
• Knowledge of Professional standards and ethical guidelines for academic advising.
• Knowledge of Expected student learning outcomes of academic advising.
• Knowledge of Expected student success outcomes of academic advising.
• Knowledge of Curriculum, degree programs, and other academic requirements and options, to include changes and revisions over time.
• Knowledge of Critical partners for academic advisors and their role in the advising process.
• Knowledge of Campus and community resources that support student success.
• Knowledge of Project management principles and processes.
• Knowledge of Professional standards and ethical guidelines for coaching, coaching models, and methods and techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching.
• Skill in Discussing and referring students to appropriate campus resources for mental health issues (Proficiency level of novice).
• Skill in Conducting research and developing and delivering training, to include: Advising tools and strategies, campus resources, and relevant updates for faculty and staff (Proficiency level of novice).
• Skill in Supervising student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming (Proficiency level of novice).
• Skill in Articulating a personal philosophy of academic advising in alignment with NACADA models, strategies, and approaches (Proficiency level of advanced beginner).
• Skill in Communicating in a respectful, and confidential manner using various communication approaches and modalities (Proficiency level of advanced beginner).
• Skill in Promoting student understanding of the purpose and underlying rationale of the curriculum to set expectations for student learning (Proficiency level of advanced beginner).
• Skill in Facilitating problem-solving, decision-making, and meaning-making for students through the advising process (Proficiency level of advanced beginner).
• Skill in Identifying high-risk indicators, as reported by faculty, to ensure student success (Proficiency level of advanced beginner).
• Skill in Engaging in ongoing assessment and development of self and the advising practice (Proficiency level of advanced beginner).
• Skill in Planning and/or delivering various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (Proficiency level of advanced beginner).
• Skill in Creating rapport and building relationships, to include: Guiding, coaching, and/or mentoring students; Collaborating with critical partners (Proficiency level of competent).
• Skill in Planning and conducting advising interactions to achieve student learning and student success outcomes, operating within your scope of authority, and connecting students to resources (Proficiency level of competent).
• Skill in Demonstrating high ethical standards in advising (Proficiency level of competent).
• Skill in Facilitating planning and goal setting, both short-term and long-term, to achieve individual learning targets and enable future readiness for students through the advising process (Proficiency level of competent).
• Skill in Observing and identifying trends in the impact of academic advising on student learning outcomes through data review (Proficiency level of competent).
• Skill in Using appropriate academic advising technologies to support students, including providing reports for advising initiatives and special populations (Proficiency level of competent).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Texas A&M University’s history, mission, vision, values, and culture.
• Knowledge of The history and role of academic advising in higher education and at Texas A&M University.
• Knowledge of Texas A&M University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations relevant to academic advising.
• Knowledge of Legal guidelines of advising practice, including privacy regulations and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of The characteristics, needs, and experiences of major and emerging student populations.
• Knowledge of How various environments are created and maintained in advising interactions for major and emerging student populations.
• Knowledge of Resources and effective, appropriate responses to address mental health issues that may affect the well-being of students.
• Knowledge of Information technology applicable to relevant advising roles.
• Knowledge of Training methods and techniques for planning, designing, developing and delivering instructional content that is engaging, effective, relevant, and applicable to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Skill in Conducting research and developing and delivering training, to include: Topics within the field of academic advising, including organizing activities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors, future education and career options that best align with goals.
• Educates students about and prepares and assists them with full array of academic processes (e.g., registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, change of curriculum submissions, etc.) by sharing university and college policies, program requirements, transfer credit decisions, etc.
• Reviews student’s academic record and counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests.
• Provides input on probationary decisions.
• Creates and maintains updated relevant records and notes (e.g., student contact, advisor notes).
• Consistently engages student population utilizing various outreach methods (e.g., in person and online) to cultivate a professional relationship to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional deadlines, updates, information and events.
• Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.) May refer students with identified needs as appropriate.
• Actively monitors students’ progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records to determine status of progression, completion of degree requirements as well as identifying and referring those students in which additional intervention and guidance may be recommended to reaching academic goals.
• Leads the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (e.g., New Student Conference, 1st semester advising, inquiries from prospective students).
• Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
• Assists in training of and sharing of information for new staff members and student workers within the academic advising department.
• Up to 10% training and development per year to complete in-class and on-the-job training programs, which may include shadowing, departmental/college/school trainings, university training, university, state, and national advisor meetings, regular staff and supervisory meetings, and other activities approved by the supervisor. Trainings must include: Advisor Onboarding Training (new to Texas A&M hires), Becoming a Master Academic Advisor. Note: Time reserved for training and development may be adjusted based on employee performance and supervisor discretion.

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

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