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Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Dean's Office Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary:The Academic Advisor I, with assistance, is responsible for driving engagement andempowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vitalrole in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students andclarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors.The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for this level position.Individual positions may not include all of the examples listed, nor does the list includeall of the work that may be assigned to this position.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:65% 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.

• 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).

15% 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.

20% 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.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree. No required experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications: NoneRequired 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

• 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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of student development in higher education

• Ability to lead students in developing education and personal goals

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.

Useful Links:

• Benefit Programs (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration)

• Retirement

• Employee Discount Program (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/perks.html)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• University Holidays (http://www.tamus.edu/business/human-resources/am-system-holidays/)

• Legal Statements

• New Employee Orientation (https://employees.tamu.edu/orgdev/courses.html#EmployeeOrientations)

• Prospective Employees

• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

• Training and Development

• USERRA (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/userra)

• Nondiscrimination Notice