Graduate Academic Advisor III

Texas A&M • Round Rock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Academic Advisor III advises graduate students and guides faculty on university policies. Manages student records, develops advising materials, and coordinates events. Assists in developing advising policies, evaluates practices, and mentors advising staff. May also advise student organizations and support program coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in higher education or related fields.
• Strong organizational, analytical and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate events or activities for graduate students.
• Understanding of graduate admissions and program operations.
• In-depth knowledge of academic advising principles and student support.
• Ability to evaluate and improve program practices.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Advises graduate students on programmatic requirements and academic processes.
• Collaborates with students to establish realistic goals, provides outreach, communicates important dates and deadlines, and offers necessary resources.
• Manages the accurate documentation of graduate students and their academic progress.
• Develops and maintains advising materials and resources for students.
• Coordinates advising events and programs.
• Assists in developing and implementing advising policies and procedures.
• Evaluates and improves advising practices based on department and student feedback and program outcomes.
• Provides guidance to faculty on university processes and policies for graduate programs.
• Mentors and trains graduate advising staff.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees