Academic Advisor I

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Business Undergraduate Special Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

The Academic Advisor I is responsible for driving engagement and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Advises Students

• Collaborates with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors, future education and career options that best align with goals.

• Educates students about and prepares and assists them with full array of academic processes (e.g., registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, change of curriculum submissions, etc.) by sharing university and college policies, program requirements, transfer credit decisions, etc.

• Reviews student’s academic record and counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests.

• Provides input on probationary decisions.

• Creates and maintains updated relevant records and notes (e.g., student contact, advisor notes).

Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies

• Consistently engages student population utilizing various outreach methods (e.g., in-person and online) to cultivate a professional relationship to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional deadlines, updates, information and events.

• Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.) May refer students with identified needs as appropriate.

• Actively monitors students’ progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records to determine status of progression, completion of degree requirements as well as identifying and referring those students in which additional intervention and guidance may be recommended to reaching academic goals.

• Assists in the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (e.g., New Student Conference, 1st semester advising, inquiries from prospective students).

• Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.

Training

• Up to 20% training per year to complete in-class and on-the-job training programs, which may include shadowing, departmental/college/school trainings, university training, university, state, and national advisor meetings, regular staff and supervisory meetings, and other activities approved by the supervisor.

• Trainings must include: Advisor Onboarding; Becoming an Advisor.

• Note: Time reserved for training may be adjusted after year one based on employee performance and supervisor discretion.

What you need to know

Salary: $45,000/annually

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• No previous experience required.

Preferred Experience:

• TAMU Academic Advising experience.

• Experience with higher education information management systems such as Howdy and Compass, etc.

• Familiarity with Mays Business School undergraduate curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency level of novice in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):

• Initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships.

• Communicating with others in a clear and concise manner that is audience appropriate.

• Researching information to meet situation parameters.

• Collaborating with others within and across departments/groups.

• Actively listening to determine speakers’ goals, needs, and/or challenges.

• Organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively to meet goals and parameters of simultaneous projects.

Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):

• Ability to use various computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to work with confidential information.

Who we are  

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business . To fulfill this vision, our mission is d eveloping leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve .

The Business Undergraduate Special Programs at the Mays Business School :

• Business Honors – helps to develop our student ’ s unique strengths and prepare them for a successful professional career. Our students maintain academic excellence throughout their studies and can double major . Business Honors students have a 100% job placement or graduate school placement. Freshmen who are selected for Business Honors enter Mays Business School as Business Honors (BHNR) majors. Most Business Honors students also pursue a second business major of their choice. The Business Honors curriculum is designed to allow students to complete both majors in four years. Upon graduation, students can earn one degree (BBA) with two majors (Business Honors and a second major). Business Honors students can add a second major in Accounting, Finance, Management (4 tracks available), Management Information Systems, Marketing (5 tracks available), or Supply Chain Management as well as complete minors, certificates, and 4+1 masters programs.

• Undergraduate Advising Office – Undergraduate students receive customized academic advising from a team of full-time professional advisors.

• Student Experience Office - Texas A&M and Mays Business School are committed to providing high-impact learning experiences to students at all levels. The Reliant Student Experience Office leads several of these high-impact opportunities for Mays undergraduate students, including Business Fellows, Business Honors, and the Freshman Business Initiative. We also partner with and promote the special programs housed in other departments.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bus h Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

• Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.