Academic Advisor I or II

* 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 reaching academic goals.
* 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).
* Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
* Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* No prior experience.* ### Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Two years of advising or related experience.
* Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
* Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
* Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
* Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

- Competitive  benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and  coverage by Express Scripts.
* Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
* Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
* Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
* Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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