Academic Advisor II

Job Title

Academic Advisor II

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 Description Summary

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.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years’ experience in a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Preferred experience in higher education setting and/or working with college students.

• Strong computer skills and ability to use a student information management system such as Howdy and Compass

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.