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 Department of Communication and Journalism is hiring a new Academic Advisor II!
The Academic Advisor II within the Department of Communication and Journalism will drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. The selected candidate 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. Possible projects for this role could include, but is not limited to change of curriculum and departmental honors. If you are interested in making a difference in the academic journeys of the students within the Department of Communication and Journalism, please apply!
Salary: $49,500.00
Special Note: May have occasional activities or events on evenings or weekends.
Opportunities to Contribute:
Advises Students
Advise students on academic goals, majors/minors, and future educational or career options.
Guide students through academic policies, procedures, and requirements.
Review academic records and assist with course selection and exception requests.
Provide input on students' academic standing and probation decisions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and advising notes.
Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies
Proactively engage students through multiple outreach methods to share important deadlines, updates, and events.
Connect students with appropriate academic, career, and wellness resources as needed.
Monitor students' progress toward degree completion and identify students who may need additional support or intervention.
Plan and support advising, student success, retention events, and academic campaigns.
Use developmental advising strategies to support students' academic growth and success.
Team Building and Support
Assist with training and sharing information with new staff and student employees in the advising department.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Two years of academic advising or related experience.
A well-qualified candidate may also possess:
Experience in advising, Student Affairs, teaching, recruiting, or coaching.
Experience in a higher education environment.
Familiarity with student information systems, degree planning, and audits.
Texas A&M University advising experience.
Knowledge of academic advising principles, including NACADA standards, advising strategies, and student success outcomes.
Understanding of curriculum requirements, degree programs, and campus resources.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and ethical decision-making skills.
Ability to advise, coach, and support students in goal setting, problem-solving, and academic planning.
Skill in identifying at-risk students and promoting retention and success.
Experience collaborating with campus partners and delivering advising programs, training, and events.
Ability to use advising technologies, data, and reporting tools to assess and improve outcomes.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
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.
Applications received by Texas A&M University 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.
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.
