Job Title
Academic Advisor III
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
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)
As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking an Academic Advisor III P11 who independently drives engagement and empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors. Assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of functional policies and programs. Additionally, acts as a mentor and trainer to other Academic Advisors and the campus community.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
50% Advises Students
Collaborates with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors, future education and career options that best align with goals.
Educates students about and prepares and assists them with full array of academic processes (e.g., registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, change of curriculum submissions, etc.) by sharing university and college policies, program requirements, transfer credit decisions, etc.
Reviews student's academic record and counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests.
Provides input on probationary decisions.
Creates and maintains updated relevant records and notes (e.g., student contact, advisor notes).
20% Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies
Consistently engages student population utilizing various outreach methods (e.g., in-person and online) to cultivate a professional relationship to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional deadlines, updates, information and events.
Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.) May refer students with identified needs as appropriate.
Actively monitors students' progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records to determine status of progression, completion of degree requirements as well as identifying and referring those students in which additional intervention and guidance may be recommended to reaching academic goals.
Oversees the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (e.g., New Student Conference, 1st semester advising, inquiries from prospective students).
Assist in providing reports and data analysis of advising initiatives and special populations.
Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
20% Collaborative Leadership
Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.
Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and organizes activities for professional development.
Develops and delivers training for faculty and staff on advising tools and strategies, campus resources and relevant updates.
May supervise student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming.
Serves as a resource for Academic Advisor I and II with the college/school.
Discusses and refers students to appropriate campus resources for mental health issues.
10% Training and Development
Up to 10% training and development per year to complete in-class and on-the-job training programs, which may include shadowing, departmental/college/school trainings, university training, university, state, and national advisor meetings, regular staff and supervisory meetings, and other activities approved by the supervisor. Trainings must include:
Advisor Onboarding Training (new to TAMU hires)
Becoming an Academic Advising Leader
Note: Time reserved for training and development may be adjusted based on employee performance and supervisor discretion.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Required Experience:
Four years of advising experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
NACADA's Core Values of Academic Advising:
Theories relevant to academic advising
Academic Advising models, approaches, and strategies
Professional standards and ethical guidelines for academic advising
Legal guidelines of advising practice, including privacy regulations and confidentiality
Expected student learning outcomes of academic advising
Expected student success outcomes of academic advising
The characteristics, needs, and experiences of major and emerging student populations
How equitable and inclusive environments are created and maintained in advising interactions for major and emerging student populations
Resources and effective, appropriate responses to address mental health issues that may affect the well-being of students
Curriculum, degree programs, and other academic requirements and options, to include changes and revisions over time
Critical partners for academic advisors and their role in the advising process
Campus and community resources that support student success
Information technology applicable to relevant advising roles
Methods and techniques for managing and/or supervising others
Project management principles and processes
Professional standards and ethical guidelines for coaching, coaching models, and methods and techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching
Training methods and techniques for planning, designing, developing and delivering instructional content that is engaging, effective, relevant, and applicable to achieve desired learning outcomes
Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
Coaching and mentoring all academic advisors within the program area
Conducting research and developing and delivering training, to include:
Topics within the field of academic advising, including organizing activities for professional development
Advising tools and strategies, campus resources, and relevant updates for faculty and staff
Supervising student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming
Proficiency level of competent in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
Articulating a personal philosophy of academic advising in alignment with NACADA models, strategies, and approaches
Discussing and referring students to appropriate campus resources for mental health issues
Promoting student understanding of the purpose and underlying rationale of the curriculum to set expectations for student learning
Identifying high-risk indicators, as reported by faculty, to ensure student success
Engaging in ongoing assessment and development of self and the advising practice
Planning and/or delivering various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns
Proficiency level of proficient in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
Creating rapport and building academic advising relationships, to include:
Guiding, coaching, and/or mentoring students
Collaborating with critical partners
Communicating in a respectful, and confidential manner using various communication approaches and modalities
Planning and conducting advising interactions to achieve student learning and student success outcomes, operating within your scope of authority, and connecting students to resources
Demonstrating high ethical standards in advising
Facilitating problem-solving, decision-making, and meaning-making for students through the advising process
Facilitating planning and goal setting, both short-term and long-term, to achieve individual learning targets and enable future readiness for students through the advising process
Evaluating the impact of academic advising on student learning outcomes through data analysis
Using appropriate academic advising technologies to support students, including providing reports for advising initiatives and special populations
Additional Information
Machines and Equipment:
Computer
Telephone
Other Requirements and Factors:
This position is security sensitive.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
(If applicable) This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines
Works to cover shifts, or take emergency call, on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
What You Need to Know
Start Date: We are currently hiring for two Academic Advisor III's, one to start as soon as administratively possible and the second to start June 23, 2026.
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife 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
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online 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.
