Director, Academic Advising

Job Title Director, Academic Advising Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dean's Office Staff Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service Texas A&M Agri Life Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.

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We are seeking a Director of Advising, who under general direction from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, is responsible for the advising, retention, and graduation of undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This position works with college-wide leadership to improve academic advising programs related to undergraduate and graduate student advising, retention and graduation rates.

In addition, this position supervises senior academic advisors in each advising center and provides oversight and management of advising functions for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Director of Advising will oversee daily advising operations and provide guidance for academic advising staff in the college.

College Advising Leadership Provide oversight and leadership in the development and maintenance of academic advising standards for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Oversee the college’s advising centers. Direct and supervise the lead advisor for each advising center. Assist with hiring and provide training for academic advising staff. Oversee new student conferences. Track objectives and outcomes throughout each semester in consultation with the academic associate dean and the director of student success.

Streamline and strengthen undergraduate and graduate academic advising in the college in consultation with the academic associate dean and with input from academic advisors. Implement professional advising standards and best practices regarding the advising, retention, and graduation of students. Works collaboratively with college leadership providing information for effective decision-making. Works collaboratively with advising center supervisors and advising staff to foster teamwork and team building.

Ensures that adequate data on academic advising is collected, maintained, and disseminated to the academic associate dean and other appropriate college leadership. Collaborate with other college staff to create, maintain, assess, and modify intervention strategies to increase student success, retention, and completion. Maintain professional relationships with academic and student support offices across campus. Oversee and implement academic advising award committee.

Review and make decisions on all readmission applicants. Oversee professional development funding for academic advisors. Serve on college and university level committees related to academic advising. Provides guidance, resources, and communications to lead advisors to support adherence to university and college rules and processes. Identify areas of need and implement professional development programs and opportunities for COALS advising staff. Connect with satellite advising hub locations on a routine basis (e.g., weekly).

Work collaboratively with college leadership (e.g., Director of Student Success, Director of Operations, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, etc.) and serve as advising liaison to help support related college goals. Records Maintenance Track objectives and outcomes…