Job Description

Academic Advisor II

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Office Of Academic Affairs - RELLIS

Commensurate

Bryan, Texas

Staff

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$3,657.34 - $4,430.39 per month commensurate with experience.

The Academic Advisor II Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).

Responsibilities:

- Provides academic advising for students grounded in 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.

- 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.
- 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 and address individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
- Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.

- Seeks opportunities to serve and contribute on appropriate committees and task forces across campus to advocate for students.
- Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and organizes activities for professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

- Interpersonal and communication skills.

- Planning and organizational skills.

- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment 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.