Senior Academic Advisor

Job Title

Senior Academic Advisor

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
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
  
  

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.

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Position Information

We are seeking a Senior Academic Advisor, who under supervision of the Director of Academic Advising, 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. Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA). Provides direct supervision to academic advisors.

Responsibilities

30 - 45% Advising Students

• Provides academic advising for students grounded in an advanced understanding of the 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.
• Performs administrative tasks independently that are associated with assigned advising functions.
• Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students. Interprets State, University, and college policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of student contacts; may assist in the development of systems, processes, or policies for maintaining records of student contacts.
  
  

15% Student Success and Retention

• 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.
• Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students.
• Actively seeks to identify individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
• With Advising Coordinator, develops and implements new technology applications.
  
  

15% Collaboration

• Leads campus partners in designing and implementing strategic, campus-wide programs and initiatives to support student retention and degree completion goals.
• Serves on committees to advocate for and contribute ideas to promote a positive student experience across campus initiatives.
• Conducts research and publishes or presents on best practices and theory within the field of academic advising, students in transition, and related topics to foster professional growth and improve the student advising experience.
  
  

20 - 35% Training & Supervision

• Trains professional standards and competencies of academic advising to the advising community.
• Demonstrates mastery of advising tools and strategies, campus resources, and relevant updates.
• May supervise staff and/or student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming.
  
  

5%: Reporting

• Prepares various academic and advising reports, data analysis of advising initiatives, serves as an ombudsperson to facilitate the application, admission, and retention of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Required Education:

• Master's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Required Experience

• Five years of related experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of student development in higher education.
• Ability to lead students in developing a sense of purpose and developing education and personal goals.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely, work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated growth in leadership abilities, including the capacity to guide and motivate teams, provide constructive feedback, and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Strong, developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey expectations, listen actively, and engage in open, transparent dialogue with team members and stakeholders.
• Developed skills in managing and resolving conflicts, with the ability to mediate disputes, negotiate compromises, and maintain a constructive environment in challenging situations.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  
  

Machines And Equipment Used

• 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
  
  

What You Need To Know

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 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 profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

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.