Academic Advisor II

Job Title
Academic Advisor II

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering

Department
Engineering Advising Services

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
The Academic Advisor II, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advice and guidance to students. Advises students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns and determines possible courses of action. Processes add/drops, Q drops, withdrawals, and change of curriculum requests. May process course substitutions. Makes appropriate referrals to available resources and departments. Maintains records of student contacts.
• Reviews degree plans, academic records and test scores on file. Verifies completion of degree requirements. Monitors student progress and degree requirements, and fosters retention of students through mentoring, monitoring of student grades, and other support programs.
• Answers inquiries and provides admission information to prospective students, current students, and families/parents.
• Creates and gives presentations about the University, College, and/or academic department to visiting groups. Participates in advising-related events, activities, and programs. Develops and presents training materials and programs for students.
• Prepares academic and advising reports.
• Develops and revises informational material, handbooks, and newsletters for students.
• May teach a certified first year experience course.
• Other duties as assigned, including up to 10% departmental service of allowable functions as assigned by the AOC Dean and with consultation with Department Heads.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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