Academic Advisor : Undergraduate Success & Guidance

Position: Academic Advisor I: Undergraduate Success & Guidance

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Academic Advisor I
Posting Number: 2026544
Location: San Marcos
Department: AA-Fine Arts & Comm
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $3,657.34
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of common office applications including Microsoft 365and Zoom
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond to stressful situations with professionalism and composure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Banner 9, Degree Works, and other software essential to academic advising
• Experience working with college students in a professional capacity

Job Description:
Responsible for providing quality undergraduate advice to current and prospective students, and serves as a resource for them andtheir parents.

Job Duties:

· Job Summary o The Academic Advisor I, under supervision of adirector, provides quality academic advising to new, continuing,and returning undergraduate students at Texas State University. The Academic Advisor I also provides appropriate advising guidance andreferrals for prospective and visiting students.
· Job Duties o Provide accurate and consistent information about major, degree requirements, and progress toward graduationo Clearly explaincomplex information related to institutional policies andprocedureso Coordinate, plan, and prepare for advising sessionso

Engage with undergraduate students in-person, virtually, and overthe phoneo Help undergraduate students define and develop realisticeducational and career goalso Maintain confidential student recordsthrough accurate and thorough documentationo Review graduationapplications and certify students’ eligibility for graduationo

Maintain collaborative relationships with academic units and university partnerso Acknowledge and research student concerns,collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, and advocate for solutions with a commitment to fairness and integrityo Referundergraduate students to appropriate resources for assistanceo

Participate in university efforts toward recruitment and retentionsuch as Bobcat Day and New Student Orientationo Providerecommendations for continuous improvement of advising services and integrate practices aimed at improving the student experienceo

Commit to ongoing professional development and attainment of knowledge regarding industry advancements and best practices inacademic advisingo Provide clerical assistance as neededo Completework at the request of other campus offices to support processesrelated to accreditation and/or student degree progress(Satisfactory Academic Progress plans, Courses Counting Toward Degree, Athletic Academic Progress forms, Transfer Course Agreements, etc.)o Other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 05/22/2026
Job Close Date: 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work…