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
What We Want
Mays Business School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and student-focused Academic Advisor I to help drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and assisting with clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors at Mays. We are looking for an effective communicator who thrives on initiating and maintaining relationships while ensuring that students have everything they need to reach their goals and achieve more. If you are committed to helping students succeed, we encourage you to apply!
What You Need to Know
Salary: $45,000
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume willassistus in our review of your application materials. These can be uploadedonthe application under CV/Resume.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
No prior experience required.
Preferred Experience:
TAMU Academic Advising experience.
Experience with higher education information management systems such as Howdy and Compass, etc.
Familiarity with Mays 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 Schoolis 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 isbuildinga better future through business To fulfill this vision, our mission isdevelopingleaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve
The Business Undergraduate Special Programsat the Mays Business School
Undergraduate Advising Office–Undergraduate studentsreceive customized academic advising froma team of full-time professional advisors.
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-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 daysof 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
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: 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
Living Well,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 experienceEmbracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcore valueswhich 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.
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $7.3 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth and the Texas A&M–RELLIS. The System serves nearly 170,000 students and reaches millions more through service, research and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the System fuels innovation, supports communities and drives Texas’ economy forward.
