Academic Advisor III

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d

About The Position

About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information We are seeking an Academic Advisor III P11 who independently 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. Assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of functional policies and programs. Additionally, acts as a mentor and trainer to other Academic Advisors and the campus community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of advising experience.
• Knowledge of: NACADA’s Core Values of Academic Advising: Theories relevant to academic advising Academic Advising models, approaches, and strategies Professional standards and ethical guidelines for academic advising Legal guidelines of advising practice, including privacy regulations and confidentiality Expected student learning outcomes of academic advising Expected student success outcomes of academic advising The characteristics, needs, and experiences of major and emerging student populations How equitable and inclusive environments are created and maintained in advising interactions for major and emerging student populations Resources and effective, appropriate responses to address mental health issues that may affect the well-being of students Curriculum, degree programs, and other academic requirements and options, to include changes and revisions over time Critical partners for academic advisors and their role in the advising process Campus and community resources that support student success Information technology applicable to relevant advising roles Methods and techniques for managing and/or supervising others Project management principles and processes Professional standards and ethical guidelines for coaching, coaching models, and methods and techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching Training methods and techniques for planning, designing, developing and delivering instructional content that is engaging, effective, relevant, and applicable to achieve desired learning outcomes Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Coaching and mentoring all academic advisors within the program area Conducting research and developing and delivering training, to include: Topics within the field of academic advising, including organizing activities for professional development Advising tools and strategies, campus resources, and relevant updates for faculty and staff Supervising student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming Proficiency level of competent in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Articulating a personal philosophy of academic advising in alignment with NACADA models, strategies, and approaches Discussing and referring students to appropriate campus resources for mental health issues Promoting student understanding of the purpose and underlying rationale of the curriculum to set expectations for student learning Identifying high-risk indicators, as reported by faculty, to ensure student success Engaging in ongoing assessment and development of self and the advising practice Planning and/or delivering various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns Proficiency level of proficient in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Creating rapport and building academic advising relationships, to include: Guiding, coaching, and/or mentoring students Collaborating with critical partners Communicating in a respectful, and confidential manner using various communication approaches and modalities Planning and conducting advising interactions to achieve student learning and student success outcomes, operating within your scope of authority, and connecting students to resources Demonstrating high ethical standards in advising Facilitating problem-solving, decision-making, and meaning-making for students through the advising process 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 Evaluating the impact of academic advising on student learning outcomes through data analysis Using appropriate academic advising technologies to support students, including providing reports for advising initiatives and special populations

Responsibilities

• Advises Students
• Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies
• Collaborative Leadership
• Training and Development

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

What This Job Offers

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