Graduate Academic Advisor III

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose: The Graduate Academic Advisor III, under general supervision, advises students concerning their educational and/or career goals, academic requirements, and related personal concerns; connects students with appropriate campus resources, assists with problem-solving, and supports student success and retention; manages student records, develops advising materials, and may assist with coordinating events; contributes to the development of advising policies, evaluates practices, and implements strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of graduate advising and student services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience.
Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and graduate education processes.
Experience providing academic advising, student support, and guidance.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage confidential records.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply analytical thinking to evaluate and improve advising and program practices.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Proficiency with student information systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Meets and corresponds with graduate students to provide academic advice and guidance, ensuring compliance with university and departmental regulations.
Refers students to appropriate campus resources and departments.
Assists international students with International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) processes, electronic forms, etc.
Reviews and approves graduate degree plans, assists students with adds, drops, withdrawals, changes of curriculum, and other academic processes.
Reviews and approves ARCS requests.
Manages the administrative processes of the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
Organizes and maintains graduate student records; reviews academic records to monitor graduate students’ degree progress; organizes and interprets graduate student data.
Contributes to the development and revision of informational material, handbooks, newsletters, etc.
Works with faculty to ensure timely student progress and other matters related to graduate students.
Assists with curriculum updates (new course requests, course changes) and administrative work associated with course registration.
Communicates and coordinates with university and college-level offices, including ISSS, the Graduate & Professional School, College of Engineering Dean’s Office, and others.
Reviews and provides input on graduate scholarship applications.
Participates in graduate program events and activities, including prospective student visits, new student orientation, and graduation receptions.
Occasional work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Other duties may be assigned.

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.