Academic Advisor I

Job TitleAcademic Advisor I Agency Texas A&M University Department Business Undergraduate Special Programs Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description What We Want Mays Business School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and student-focused Academic Advisor I to help drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and assisting with clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors at Mays. We are looking for an effective communicator who thrives on initiating and maintaining relationships while ensuring that students have everything they need to reach their goals and achieve more. If you are committed to helping students succeed, we encourage you to apply! What You Need to Know Salary: $45,000 Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in applicable field. No prior experience required. Preferred Experience: TAMU Academic Advising experience. Experience with higher education information management systems such as Howdy and Compass, etc. Familiarity with Mays undergraduate curriculum. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency level of novice in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships. Communicating with others in a clear and concise manner that is audience appropriate. Researching information to meet situation parameters. Collaborating with others within and across departments/groups. Actively listening to determine speakers goals, needs, and/or challenges. Organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively to meet goals and parameters of simultaneous projects. Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Ability to use various computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to work with confidential information. Who We Are Texas A&M Universitys Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business Schools vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve. The Business Undergraduate Special Programs at the Mays Business School: Undergraduate Advising Office Undergraduate students receive customized academic advising from a team of full-time professional advisors. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Onboarding Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice