Academic Advisor III
Job Title
Academic Advisor III – College of Arts and Sciences
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
Are you passionate about shaping the educational journey of students? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? The College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking an experienced Academic Advisor to join our dedicated team. As an Academic Advisor, you will provide personalized academic guidance to undergraduate students and assist these students in navigating degree requirements, course selection, and career pathways.
Opportunities to contribute:
- Deliver academic advising to current and prospective undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences
- Review degree plans and guide students on academic, probationary, and financial concerns
- Advise students on how best to fulfill degree requirements
- Develop and implement advising programs and workshops
- Counsel students who are looking to change their major
- Stay up to date on student policies, deadlines, procedures, appeals processes
- Refer students to appropriate resources when needed
- Work to improve academic advising services to enhance retention and graduations rates
- Assist with New Student Conferences
- Develop community within and lifelong affinity for the College of Arts & Sciences
Qualifications:
Academic Advisor III
- Bachelor’s degree
- Four years of academic advising within higher education
A well-qualified candidate for any of these positions will also possess:
- Knowledge of Texas A&M advising programs & systems such as Compass and Howdy, as this position advises on degree programs, course planning and selections, and career and academic goals
- Master’s degree or above in education, counseling, or general subject area of placement
- NACADA or TEXAAN certificate of participation
- Experience as an Academic Advisor at Texas A&M University
Starting Salary:
Academic Advisor III: $54,450.00
What you need to do:
Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume attached to the application will assist us in our review. You may attach the files during the application process.
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 experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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 Bush 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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of 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
- Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
- All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, 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
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.
About Organization
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M University at College Station is the state's largest university, with nearly 77,000 students calling Aggieland home, and another 5,200 Aggies are studying at branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M's designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the superior quality and diverse range of research and innovation occurring on campus daily.
Texas A&M boasts a strong military tradition, having contributed men and women in uniform to every armed conflict since the Spanish-American War. More Aggies commission as officers into the U.S. Armed Forces than any other school outside of the U.S. military academies every year. Student-athletes represent Texas A&M across 18 sports within the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on Texas A&M's campus, as is the President and First Lady’s final resting places.