Academic Advisor III

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Job Title Academic Advisor III Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dean's Office Staff Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information We are seeking an Academic Advisor III P11 who independently drives engagement and empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors. Assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of functional policies and programs. Additionally, acts as a mentor and trainer to other Academic Advisors and the campus community. Essential Duties and Tasks: 50% Advises Students Collaborates with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors, future education and career options that best align with goals. Educates students about and prepares and assists them with full array of academic processes (e.g., registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, change of curriculum submissions, etc.) by sharing university and college policies, program requirements, transfer credit decisions, etc. Reviews student's academic record and counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests. Provides input on probationary decisions. Creates and maintains updated relevant records and notes (e.g., student contact, advisor notes). 20% Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies Consistently engages student population utilizing various outreach methods (e.g., in-person and online) to cultivate a professional relationship to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional deadlines, updates, information and events. Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.) May refer students with identified needs as appropriate. Actively monitors students' progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records to determine status of progression, completion of degree requirements as well as identifying and referring those students in which additional intervention and guidance may be recommended to reaching academic goals. Oversees the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (e.g., New Student Conference, 1st semester advising, inquiries from prospective students). Assist in providing reports and data analysis of advising initiatives and special populations. Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks. 20% Collaborative Leadership Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives. Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and organizes activities for professional development. Develops and delivers training for faculty and staff on advising tools and strategies, campus resources and relevant updates. May supervise student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming. Serves as a resource for Academic Advisor I and II with the college/school. Discusses and refers students to appropriate campus resources for mental health issues. 10% Training and Development Up to 10% training and development per year to complete in-class and on-the-job training programs, which may include shadowing, departmental/college/school trainings, university training, university, state, and national advisor meetings, regular staff and supervisory meetings, and other activities approved by the supervisor. Trainings must include: Advisor Onboarding Training (new to TAMU hires) Becoming an Academic Advising Leader Note: Time rese

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