Academic Advisor III

Academic Advisor III 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.

• 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).
• 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 reach 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).
• Assists 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Training programs must include:
  Advisor Onboarding Training (new to TAMU hires);
  Becoming an Academic Advising Leader.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree.
• Required Experience:
  
  Four years of advising experience.
• 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…