Senior Academic Advisor

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is a vibrant university, recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), serving approximately 11,000 students from diverse backgrounds. The university employs a substantial number of faculty and staff and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a part of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC leverages resources, enhances its visibility, and fosters collaboration with other member institutions. The campus, situated on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay, is acclaimed as the #1 College by the Sea and features modern, state-of-the-art facilities. The Senior Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Advising and is responsible for providing expert guidance to students on academic requirements, course selection, and educational goal achievement. This role includes strategic planning, mentorship, and personalized advising to foster student success. The Senior Academic Advisor also mentors junior advisors, contributes to advising strategies, and utilizes data to improve student retention, thereby supporting the institution's mission to enhance student achievement. Adherence to all state, system, and university policies, regulations, and confidentiality (FERPA) is required.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Five (5) years of related experience.
Knowledge of student development in higher education.
Experience leading students in developing a sense of purpose and developing education and personal goals.
Proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, present information clearly and concisely, work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) years of related experience; OR Doctoral Degree and three (3) years of related experience
Experience with student success technology platforms. Banner, Degree Works, Navigate 360, Argos, Laserfiche.
Experience working with First Year, Transfer, and Graduate students.
Experience supervising professional staff.

Responsibilities

Provides academic advising for students grounded in an advanced understanding of the 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.
Performs administrative tasks independently that are associated with assigned advising function.
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; may assist in the development of systems, processes, or policies for maintaining 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 individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
Prepares various academic and advising reports, data analysis of advising initiatives, serves as an ombudsperson to facilitate the application, admission, and retention of students.
Support retention efforts include using Navigate and requiring probationary and returning suspension/enforce withdrawal students to schedule an appointment and discuss university guidelines and expectations.
Leads workshops, seminars and other student engagement activities across campus.
May lead and/or oversee special projects specific to the academic college or advising center.
Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.
Leads campus partners in designing and implementing strategic, campus-wide programs and initiatives to support student retention and degree completion goals.
Serves on committees to advocate for and contribute ideas to promote a positive student experience across campus initiatives.
Conducts research and publishes or presents on best practices and theory within the field of academic advising, students in transition, and related topics to foster professional growth and improve the student advising experience.
Trains professional standards and competencies of academic advising to the advising community.
Demonstrates mastery of advising tools and strategies, campus resources, and relevant updates.
May supervise staff and/or student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement : Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off : 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.