Job Title
Academic Advisor II - Department of Communication and Journalism
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,125.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
The College of Arts and Sciences is looking for an Academic Advisor II that will be responsible for fostering meaningful student engagement and empowering individuals to realize their academic and professional aspirations in the Department of Communication and Journalism. This role is instrumental in enhancing undergraduate retention by cultivating strong student relationships and providing clear, strategic guidance on academic policies, procedures, and program-specific requirements.
Opportunities to Contribute:
Advise Students:
Collaborate with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals.
Provide input on related majors, minors, future education, and career options that best align with their goals.
Educate, prepare, and assist students with the full array of academic processes 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.
Provide input on probationary decisions.
Create and maintain updated relevant records and notes.
Deliver Student Success and Retention Strategies:
Consistently engage student population by utilizing various outreach methods to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional topics.
Proactively share available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources such as the Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, and Disability Resources.
Actively monitor students' progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records.
Lead the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns.
Assess individual students' stage of academic development and promote their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
Team Building and Support:
Assist in the training of new staff members and student workers within the academic advising department.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Two years of related experience.
A well-qualified candidate may also possess:
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
Additional education in higher education, student affairs, or counseling.
Experience reviewing degree programs, curriculum changes, and institutional requirements.
Previous experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, counseling, Student Affairs, or work within a higher education academic environment.
Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning/audit tools, and advising platforms.
Ability to explain curriculum or degree plan changes.
Texas A&M University advising experience to include familiarity with systems such as Compass or Howdy.
Knowledge of campus and community resources that support student success.
Prior experience within project management.
Experience in mental health referrals, respectful communication, student decision-making, risk identification
Ability to build relationships, mentor students, and set goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
Participation within the NACADA or TEXAAN conferences.
Salary: $49,500.00
What You Need to Do:
Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University?
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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart and foundation of Texas A&M University. Our 18 departments and more than 130 academic programs of study offer students the opportunity to pursue an extraordinarily wide range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, languages, and life sciences. The college is home to preeminent scholars and researchers, world-class academic programs, and exceptional students eager to learn, discover, and make a difference. The educational experience in Arts and Sciences supports, engages, and inspires students during every step of their academic journey, from choosing to become an Aggie, to launching their successful career. It includes amazing opportunities for participating in cutting-edge research, study abroad experiences, immersive field work with world-renowned experts, and hands-on experiences through internships and professional programs. The College of Arts and Science is home to over 30 centers and institutes as well as many specialized laboratories and active research groups, where innovation by our top researchers continues to lead to groundbreaking discoveries and societal solutions in myriad world-changing areas. Be Here. Be ArtSci. Learn more about us at https://artsci.tamu.edu
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.
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) ?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) ?each month
Automatic enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) ?training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) ?for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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.
