Academic Advisor I or II

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor I or II position at Texas A&M Engineering is responsible for providing academic advising to students, grounded in the tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories. This role involves advising on course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goal-setting, identifying appropriate resources, assisting with transitioning to the university, and addressing retention issues. Advisors will work with both current and prospective students in group and individual settings, monitor academic progress, and implement intervention strategies for students facing academic challenges. The position also focuses on promoting student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency, providing proactive referrals to resources, and utilizing various communication methods (email, texting, social media) for targeted outreach. A key aspect of the role is assisting with the implementation of retention programs and interventions for all students, while applying knowledge of State, University, and college policies and procedures, and maintaining accurate records of student contacts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with no additional experience required (for Academic Advisor I)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with two years of related experience (for Academic Advisor II)

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.