Academic Advisor

Position: Academic Advisor I
Location: Commerce

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

ASST PROV - ACAD AFFAIRS STUDENT SUCCESS

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

SUMMARY

The Academic Advisor I, under general supervision, recruits and advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements; provides information on and refers students to University resources that can assist in meeting their needs or solving problems; may supervise projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides academic advice and guidance to students on degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, and course planning and provides input on probationary status decisions. Assists students with adds/drops, withdrawals, and changes of curriculum. Reviews academic records and test scores on file for proper course recommendations.
• Monitors student progress and degree requirements. Verifies completion of degree requirements.
• Refers enrolled undergraduate students to resources pertaining to college admissions, re-admission, professional concerns, housing, student financial aid, student services, academic preparation, time management skills, handling test anxiety, and study skills.
• Responds to inquiries from students and parents. Serves as a liaison between Colleges and other University offices regarding admissions, registration, degree audits, advising, and counseling.
• Meets with freshman and transfer students during orientation. Directs students who need assistance to correct departments for financial aid, billing, housing, textbooks, and healthcare. Assists with family visits and group tours. Creates and gives presentations about the University to visiting groups.
• Provides prospective students with University information regarding college admissions, application and admissions processes, available undergraduate programs, departmental and faculty contact information, State and University program requirements, and other available resources (i.e., health/wellness, academic support, and student organizations).
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with Academic Deans, faculty/staff, and University departments within the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) involved in Academic Advising. Provides leadership for faculty advisors on academic advising-related activities. Develops and presents training materials and programs on proactive/intrusive academic advising for assigned Colleges and academic departments.
• Participates in System, College, and department events, activities, and programs (i.e., orientation, career fairs, workshops, various trainings, seminars, symposiums, conferences, etc.). Assists with coordination of special on-campus initiatives.
• Maintains records of student contacts. Prepares various academic and advising reports.
• Serves as an advisory role in the development and revision of curriculum and degree plans. Serves on various University and/or Departmental committees. Provides leadership for development of new programs. Reviews and provides input on scholarship applications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Experience / Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
  Zero years of related experience in advising and recruiting. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to present information clearly and concisely. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain…