Job Title
Academic Advisor I - Department of Biology
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Here's a Glimpse of the Job
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is hiring a new Academic Advisor I!
The Academic Advisor I will be responsible for driving engagement and empowering 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 the Department of Biology. Join our team as an Academic Advisor I and help guide students on their academic journey from orientation to graduation!
Salary: $45,000.00
Special Note: May have occasional activities or events on evenings or weekends.
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 goals.
Assist students with academic processes such as registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, and change of curriculum submissions.
Counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests.
Deliver Student Success and Retention Strategies
Consistently engage the student population utilizing 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, or Disability Resources.
Actively monitors students' progress by reviewing and assessing academic records.
Assist in the planning and/or delivery of department related advising, student success, retention events, and academic campaigns.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
A well-qualified candidate may also possess:
Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field.
Knowledge of student development in higher education.
Internship, work-study, or volunteer roles in advising offices, residence life, student affairs, or orientation programs.
Experience in peer mentorship, peer advising, or student leadership roles.
Basic understanding of academic policies, degree requirements, and FERPA.
Previous responsibilities in advising, counseling, or mentoring.
Familiarity with student information systems (SIS), degree audit tools, and advising platforms.
Knowledge of Texas A&M advising programs & systems such as Compass, Navigate (Banner), and Howdy.
Experience initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships.
Ability to research information to meet situation parameters.
Prior collaboration with faculty and campus resources to support student success.
Active listening to determine speakers' goals, needs, and/or challenges.
Familiarity organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively to meet goals and parameters of simultaneous projects.
Ability to use various computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to work with confidential information.
What You Need to Do:
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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.
