Academic Advisor - Department of Biology

Academic Advisor I - Department of Biology

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:

• 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.

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.

Why Texas A&M University?

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Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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