Academic Advisor

Job Title

Academic Advisor

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

Texas A&M University’s College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) educates dancers, directors, computer graphics engineers, composers, art historians, sound technologists and more to serve our community, the nation, and the world. https://pvfa.tamu.edu/about/

What We Want

The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is seeking an Academic Advisor II and an Academic Advisor III to join our growing team. The Academic Advisor independently drives engagement and empowers students in the Visualization undergraduate program 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.

What You Need To Know

Salary, Academic Advisor II: $45,000 - $55,550.50 (Commensurate upon selected hire’s experience)

Salary, Academic Advisor III: $45,000 - $68,330.50 (Commensurate upon selected hire’s experience)

Other Requirements and Factors:

• Works to cover shifts, or take emergency call, on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for an Academic Advisor II: Bachelor’s degree and two years of advising or related experience.

Minimum qualifications for an Academic Advisor III: Bachelor’s degree and four years of advising experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• NACADA’s Core Values of Academic Advising
• Professional standards and ethical guidelines for academic advising
• Legal guidelines of advising practice, including privacy regulations and confidentiality
• Expected student learning and success outcomes of academic advising
• The characteristics, needs, and experiences of major and emerging student populations
• Resources and effective, appropriate responses to address mental health issues that may affect the well-being of students
• 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
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 - 3 yrs of Project Management Experience
  
  
  

What You Need To Do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume attached to the application will assist us in our review. You may attach the files during the application process. Please note that these positions are located on-site in College Station, Texas.

Why Texas A&M University?

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Our Commitment

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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.