Academic Advisor I

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; onsite full-time

Salary: $3,750 per month; the posting also states a starting salary of $45,000 per year.

Company

Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is a major veterinary education, medical, and research institution supporting teaching, research, and outreach.

What you will do

• Advise undergraduate students on academic and career goals, majors, minors, future education options, and course selection.
• Explain and support academic processes, including registration, add/drop, withdrawals, curriculum changes, transfer credits, and exception requests.
• Review academic records, monitor degree progress, and provide guidance regarding probation, completion requirements, and intervention needs.
• Build relationships with students through in-person and online outreach, keeping them informed about deadlines, events, and relevant resources.
• Assist with student success, retention, advising events, academic campaigns, and departmental initiatives.
• Complete up to 20% annual training and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• No prior professional experience required.
• Ability to build effective relationships, communicate clearly, listen actively, collaborate, research information, and manage simultaneous projects.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to work with confidential information and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Availability to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends when required; the position is security sensitive.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of student development in higher education.
• Ability to help students develop educational and personal goals.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits, with university contributions toward health and basic life premiums.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Wellness programs, professional development resources, LinkedIn Learning, and conference support.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for degree completion.

Hiring process

• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.