Athletic Academic Advisor II

Texas A&M • Prairie View, TX

7d

About The Position

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. The Athletic Academic Advisor II, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements. Attends state, regional and national athletic academic advising professional meetings and specialized training sessions. Keeps the Office of Athletic Compliance abreast through regularly scheduled meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Two years of related experience in advising and recruiting.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Travel required.

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.
• Interprets State, University, and college policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of student contacts.
• 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.
• Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students.
• Actively seeks to identify and address individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
• Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.
• Seeks opportunities to serve and contribute on appropriate committees and task forces across campus to advocate for students.
• Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and organizes activities for professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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