Academic Advisor II

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States; on-campus role

Salary: $3,657.34 monthly ($43,888.08 annually, approximately)

Company

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institution within the Texas A&M University System, serving approximately 11,000 students.

What you will do

• Advise current and prospective students on course selection, registration, academic planning, major selection, career and educational goals, transition, and retention.
• Review academic records, process forms, coordinate transfer-course equivalencies, and ensure student records accurately reflect majors, minors, concentrations, and catalog years.
• Monitor academic progress and implement intervention strategies for students receiving academic alerts or experiencing academic difficulty.
• Refer students to campus resources, lead orientations, workshops, seminars, and engagement activities, and support recruiting activities.
• Lead special projects, collaborate on retention initiatives and campus committees, conduct advising-related research, and contribute to professional development.
• Prepare reports and data analyses, mentor other advisors, maintain confidential records under FERPA, and attend commencement ceremonies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of experience advising students in higher education or related experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Strong active listening, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate initiative and follow-through, exercise tact and judgment, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits; ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work beyond normal office hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel to national or regional advising conferences.
• Ability to help students develop a sense of purpose and belonging and establish educational and personal goals.
• Ability to attend or present at national advising conferences and implement applicable best practices.

Nice to have

• Three years of experience advising students in higher education.
• Experience with Banner, Argos, Navigate 360, Laserfiche, and Degree Works.
• Knowledge of developmental academic advising methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff employment at a university committed to service excellence and professional development.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and wellness resources.
• Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, plus voluntary deferred compensation.
• Tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, public loan forgiveness, and book scholarships, subject to applicable rules.
• Monthly vacation and sick leave, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and a criminal history investigation; all positions are security-sensitive.