Academic Advisor II

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: 60%
• 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 in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
• Perform appointment preparations including, but not limited to, reviewing all accessible academic records for accuracy and appropriateness of course work, communicating with academic departments for major-specific transfer equivalencies, and requesting the posting of approved transfer courses.
• Process academic forms and follow-up on processed forms to ensure that the student's record accurately represents the student's chosen major, minor, concentration, and catalog year.
• Interprets State, University, and college policies and procedures.
• Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).
• Student Success & Retention: 20%
• Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.
• Direct students to resources, programs and services on campus when it is appropriate to do so. Help students integrate information so that they may make well-informed academic decisions. Work to establish a partnership with students that will guide them efficiently through their academic program.
• Support retention efforts include using Navigate and requiring probationary and returning suspension/enforce withdrawal students to schedule an appointment and discuss university guidelines and expectations.
• Leads workshops, seminars, and other student engagement activities across campus.
• Leads and oversees special projects specific to the academic college or advising center.
• Maintain a professional and cordial liaison with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other involved constituents concerning advisees and program. Track and obtain docume

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Academic Advisor II Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Academic Advising Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. PURPOSE This position under general supervision, advises students concerning the academic requirements for their chosen program and reports directly to the Senior Academic Advisor. This position is responsible for assisting students with course selection, registration process, and major selection. This position provides information on and refers students to university resources that can assist in meeting their needs or solving problems; communicates accurate and timely information and interprets institutional, core, and major requirements. May supervise projects.

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