Academic Advisor (I, II, III)

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M Engineering’s Engineering Advising Services is recruiting Academic Advisors at levels I, II, and III to support current and prospective engineering students at the main campus in College Station, Texas. The Academic Advisor I complies with state, system, and university policies, regulations, procedures, guidelines, and directives, and adheres to FERPA confidentiality policies. Advisors help students navigate degree programs and promote their academic success, development, and self-sufficiency. The role applies academic advising practices and student-development theories, maintains accurate records of student contacts, and works with students in both individual and group settings.

Requirements

• Academic Advisor I: Bachelor's degree; no additional experience required.
• Academic Advisor II: Bachelor's degree and two years of academic advising or related experience.
• Academic Advisor III: Bachelor's degree and four years of academic advising experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising grounded in practices outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student-development theories.
• Advise current and prospective students on course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goals, appropriate resources, university transition, and retention issues.
• Monitor academic progress and implement intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or need help maintaining or improving their academic standing.
• Promote student learning, development, personal growth, and self-sufficiency.
• Provide proactive referrals to appropriate resources, timely reminders, and targeted individual and group communications using email, texting, and social media.
• Assist with implementing retention programs and interventions for all students.
• Apply knowledge of state, university, and college policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of student contacts.
• Comply with applicable policies and directives and adhere to FERPA confidentiality policies.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance and prescription coverage.
• Options for vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, with an 8.25% employer contribution.
• Voluntary retirement programs: tax-deferred account 403(b) and deferred compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and educational release time.
• Engineer Your Wellness health and fitness programs.
• Wellness release time to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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