Academic Advisor I – College of Science and Engineering

Posting Number: 2023668

Location: San Marcos

Department: Science & Engr
Academic Advising Center

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,433.34

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.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or college students in a professional or volunteer
  capacity.
• Work some hours outside of the normal Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00 (evenings and weekends). While working outside of
  normal working hours is not common, it sometimes occurs to best serve current and future students.
• Demonstrated skill in using
  computer software, specifically MS Word and Excel (must address software individually).
• Demonstrated ability to perform math
  sufficient to calculate GPAs, percentages, and basic statistics for summarizing data.
• Demonstrated experience presenting and/or
  speaking to groups of 10 or more.
• Demonstrated professional work experience interpreting and explaining complex policies and
  procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to write coherently and precisely.
• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree or hours towards a graduate degree.
• Graduate degree in
  student development, higher education, or related field.
• Professional academic advising experience in higher
  education.
• Demonstrated professional knowledge of Texas State academic policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated professional
  experience using Banner student information software.
• Demonstrated professional experience using Degree Works degree audit
  software.
• Evidence of professional accomplishments such as conference presentations, publications, committee leadership, performance
  commendation or other related achievements.

Job Description

Provide academic advising to
undergraduate students majoring in the College of Science and Engineering.

Job Duties

• Advise students
  on topics related to academic majors and degrees.
• Coordinate, plan, and prepare for advising sessions.
• Refer and/or inform
  students about university resources.
• Maintain confidential student files and records through accurate and thorough
  documentation.
• Recognize and address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population.
• Assist in processing
  applications for graduation.
• Assist with the review and dissemination of the undergraduate catalog and other curriculum
  information.
• Disseminate policy and procedure information to students, departments, and other university
  offices.
• Participate in university recruitment and retention efforts by participating in Bobcat Days, Orientation, and other
  university functions.
• Prepare and deliver group presentations as needed at college and university events.
• Provide guidance
  for College of Science and Engineering students who are not meeting expected academic standards.
• Provide clerical and administrative
  assistance to the office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to
Applicants

You will be required to attach:

1. Resume.
2. Grammatically correct,
   well-written cover letter demonstrating how your qualifications apply to the job duties for this position.
3. Completed “Academic Advisor I – COSE – Qualifications Chart.”
4. One
   letter of recommendation from a current or previous employer dated within the past year.

Additional
information:

1. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds. Applicants are not required to have a degree in the
   sciences or engineering!
2. We plan to hire two Academic Advisor I positions through this posting.
3. You must indicate that you
   are willing to work other than 8-5 for your application to be considered.
4. You must complete the application to be considered for the
   position.

Job Open Date: 06/26/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal
Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices

You will be required to electronically attach a letter of
recommendation., You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and chart to your application.

Legal and
Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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

Why work @ Texas State?

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first
day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous
paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources
in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom
and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat
community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and
voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the
most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.