Academic Advisor II

Job Title
Academic Advisor II

Agency
Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Department
Avp-Student Success

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor II, under general supervision, 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 personal, career and academic needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Academic Advising

• Provides academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.
• Advises for course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goal-setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues.
• Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
• Maintains accurate records of student contacts.

Student Success & Retention

• Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.
• Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency.
• Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders, and other targeted individual and group communications using email, texting, and social media.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.
• Seeks opportunities to serve and contribute on appropriate committees and task forces across campus to advocate for students.
• Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and organizes activities for professional development.
• Mentors and builds strong relationships with other advisors.

Reporting
May provide reports and data analysis of advising initiatives and special populations.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – Two years of related experience.
Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, degree audits.
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 confidentiality. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Related advising experience
• Knowledge of the Texas Success Initiative

Other Requirements

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Travel required.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.