Academic Advisor

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You will be required to attach:

• A resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant meets all required and preferred qualifications must be uploaded for full consideration.
• A copy of a transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s degree must be uploaded with the application submission.

• This position requires occasional work outside of normal business days, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend University functions.

Posting Number 2026753

Posting/Functional Title Academic Advisor I

University Pay Plan Title Academic Advisor I

Location San Marcos

Department AA-Health Professions

Recruitment Type Job Type Full-Time

Funding Source Permanent

Monthly Salary $3,657.34

Job Category Exempt

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Documented work experience with college students or children/adolescents in a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. (Must indicate specific software applications with which you have experience on the application, resume or cover letter)
• Evidence of attention to detail, as demonstrated in a grammatically correct cover letter and complete application.

• Professional academic advising experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated professional knowledge of Texas State academic policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience using Degree Works degree audit software in a professional capacity.
• Knowledge of NACADA core competencies, core values and theories of acaemdic advising.

Responsible for providing quality undergraduate advice to current and prospective students, and serves as a resource for them and their parents.

• The Academic Advisor I, under supervision, provides quality academic advising to new, continuing, and returning undergraduate students at Texas State University. The Academic Advisor I also provides appropriate advising guidance and referrals for prospective and visiting students.
• Provide accurate and consistent information about major, degree requirements, and progress toward graduation
• Clearly explain complex information related to institutional policies and procedures
• Coordinate, plan, and prepare for advising sessions
• Engage with undergraduate students in-person, virtually, and over the phone
• Help undergraduate students define and develop realistic educational and career goals
• Maintain confidential student records through accurate and thorough documentation
• Review graduation applications and certify students’ eligibility for graduation
• Maintain collaborative relationships with academic units and university partners
• Acknowledge and research student concerns, collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, and advocate for solutions with a commitment to fairness and integrity
• Refer undergraduate students to appropriate resources for assistance
• Participate in university efforts toward recruitment and retention such as Bobcat Day and New Student Orientation
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of advising services and integrate practices aimed at improving the student experience
• Commit to ongoing professional development and attainment of knowledge regarding industry advancements and best practices in academic advising
• Provide clerical assistance as needed
• Complete work at the request of other campus offices to support processes related to accreditation and/or student degree progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress plans, Courses Counting Toward Degree, Athletic Academic…