Academic Advisor I or II
About The Position
Texas A&M Engineering is seeking Academic Advisors (I or II) to guide students in navigating their degree programs. This role involves providing academic advising grounded in best practices, assisting with course selection, registration, academic planning, career goal-setting, and connecting students with appropriate resources. The advisor will monitor academic progress, implement intervention strategies for students facing academic challenges, and promote student learning and development. This position requires knowledge of university policies and procedures, and the maintenance of accurate student records. The department is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces core values and offers competitive salaries and benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- For Academic Advisor II: Two years of related experience
Nice To Haves
- Problem solvers
- Customer-service oriented
- Ability to keep details organized
- Extensive experience
- Interpersonal dynamism
- Great listening skills
Responsibilities
- Provides academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.
- Advises for course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goal-setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues.
- Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
- Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.
- Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency.
- Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders, and other targeted individual and group communications using email, texting, and social media.
- Assist with implementation of retention programs and interventions for all students.
- Applies knowledge of State, University, and college policies and procedures.
- Maintains accurate records of student contacts.
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
- Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
- Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
- Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
- Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
