Academic Advisor (I, II, III)

Location: Main Campus, College Station, Texas, United States

Company

Texas A&M Engineering is part of the Texas A&M University System and provides engineering education, research, workforce development, and technology transition.

What you will do

• Provide individual and group academic advising to current and prospective engineering students.
• Advise on course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goals, university resources, transition, and retention.
• Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for students receiving academic alerts or needing support.
• Promote student learning, development, personal growth, and self-sufficiency through referrals and targeted communications.
• Assist with retention programs and interventions across the student population.
• Apply university and college policies while maintaining accurate records of student contacts and following FERPA requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Academic Advisor I: no additional experience required.
• Academic Advisor II: two years of academic advising or related experience.
• Academic Advisor III: four years of academic advising experience.
• Strong problem-solving, customer-service, organization, interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Employment requires completion of the U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification process and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative working environment focused on higher education, research, and public service.
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Defined-benefit retirement plan with an 8.25% employer contribution, plus voluntary retirement programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, along with flexible spending account options.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, training, tuition assistance, and educational release time.
• Wellness programs and release time supporting health and work-life balance.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV, a letter of interest, and contact details for three work references, including at least one supervisor or former supervisor.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification, a criminal history investigation, and completion of required eligibility documentation.