Job Title
Academic Advisor I or II
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering
Department
Engineering Advising Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?
Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.
As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.
We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.
Job Description
The Academic Advisor I, 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.
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.
Assist with implementation of retention programs and interventions for all students.
Applies knowledge of State, University, and college policies and procedures. Maintains accurate records of student contacts.
What we need:
Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Engineering Advising Services
Are you ready to help guide the next generation of Aggie Engineers? Engineering Advising Services at Texas A&M University has several opportunities available for Academic Advisors who are problem solvers, customer-service oriented, and who can keep details organized to assist students with navigating their degree programs expertly and efficiently. We need you to bring your extensive experience, interpersonal dynamism, and great listening skills to champion our students' success and development. This can be your first step to join our flagship university with opportunities that are planned to advance your career.
Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive medical insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) coverage by Express Scripts.
Options for Vision (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) , Dental (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) , Life (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) , and Long-Term Disability (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) insurance.
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/) (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account (http://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/pdf/retirement/TDA-DCPoverview.pdf) 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program (http://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/pdf/retirement/TDA-DCPoverview.pdf) 457(b).
Flexible spending account (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) options for medical and childcare expenses
Generous paid time off with holidays (https://www.tamus.edu/hr/holiday/#eng) , vacation and sick leave (https://tees.tamu.edu/engr-hr/resources/employee-tools/leave-fmla/index.html) .
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/) plus professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and Educational release time (https://engineering.tamu.edu/\files/\documents/_content-documents/tees-educational-release-time-policy.pdf) to further your academic pursuits.
Access to Engineer Your Wellness (https://tees.tamu.edu/engr-hr/resources/employee-tools/wellness/index.html) programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
Wellness release time (https://tees.tamu.edu/engr-hr/resources/employee-tools/wellness/wellness-release-time.html) offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
Helpful Applicant Information
Required Materials for Application:
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
Letter of interest (dependent upon position)
Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.
Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
Compensation Philosophy:
Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
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.
