Academic Advisor - Department of Biology

Position: Academic Advisor I - Department of Biology
## Academic Advisor I - Department of Biology Apply locations:
College Station, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-094869
** 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.
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* 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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