Academic Advisor

Compensation (Monthly Salary or Hourly Rate)

Compensation (Monthly Salary or Hourly Rate) $3,657.34

Job Category

Job Category Exempt

Required Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 0 – 1 year of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic success and student-centered service.
• Technical proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and productivity software.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Communication Studies, Psychology, Social Work, or related field. No professional experience is required.
• Experience utilizing student information systems, degree planning tools, and advising technologies (i.e., Banner, Smart Plan, Award, Degree Audit, EAB Navigate, and Text Expander).
• Experience working with first-year, first-generation, transfer, military connected, student-athlete, or other specialized student populations.
• Experience navigating and explaining complex policies in higher education.

At Texas State University, we believe academic advising is more than choosing classes. Academic advising is a collaborative, ongoing relationship that supports students as they explore their path, clarify their goals, navigate challenges, and prepare for their future. The Academic Advisor I serves as a primary point of contact for an assigned caseload of students, providing holistic, proactive, and developmental advising that supports academic success from onboarding through completion.

Through ongoing relationships and meaningful conversations, the Academic Advisor I guides students in clarifying their goals, navigating academic requirements, overcoming challenges, and developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to achieve their educational and career aspirations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor I encourages self-advocacy,decision-making, goal setting, and personal responsibility.

• Manage an assigned caseload of students throughout their academic journey.
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with students through regular communication and outreach.
• Monitor student progress toward degree completion and academic goals.
• Conduct individual and group advising appointments.
• Maintain accurate and timely advising records, notes, and student interactions.
• Utilize advising technologies and academic success platforms to track student engagement and progress.
• Connect students with campus and community resources, including but not limited to tutoring, financial aid, counseling, accessibility services, career services, and academic support programs.
• Advocate for students while empowering them to navigate university systems independently and with confidence.
• Assist students in understanding available resources and opportunities.
• Facilitate “warm hand-off" referrals and follow-up support when appropriate.

• Teach and support students in developing educational plans aligned with their
• academic, personal, and career goals.
• Educate students on course selection, registration, degree planning, and graduation
• preparation.
• Interpret and communicate institutional policies, procedures, and academic
• requirements.
• Facilitate learning and reflection related to major exploration, major changes, and
• career pathway identification.
• Teach students how to understand degree requirements, navigate academic milestones,…