Academic Advisor II

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The Texas A&M College of Vet erinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of vet erinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major vet erinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of vet erinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Vet erinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs . What we want The Academic Advisor II , with minimal assistance, 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. What you need to know Salary: Starting at $49,500/year and is commensurate based on experience. Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and 2 years of advising or related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : NACADA's Core Values of Academic Advising. Theories relevant to academic advising. Academic Advising models, approaches, and strategies. Professional standards and guidelines for academic advising. Expected student learning outcomes of academic advising. Expected student success outcomes of academic advising. Curriculum, degree programs, and other academic requirements and options, to include changes and revisions over time. Critical partners for academic advisors and their role in the advising process. Campus and community resources that support student success. Project management principles and processes. Professional standards and guidelines for coaching, coaching models, and methods and techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching. Skill in: Proficiency level of novice in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Discussing and referring students to appropriate campus resources for mental health issues. Conducting research and developing and delivering training, to include: Advising tools and strategies, campus resources, and relevant updates for faculty and staff. -Supervising student employees to assist with administrative advising duties and programming. Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Articulating a personal philosophy of academic advising in alignment with NACADA models, strategies, and approaches. Communicating in a respectful, and confidential manner using various communication approaches and modalities. Promoting student understanding of the purpose and underlying rationale of the curriculum to set expectations for student learning. Facilitating problem-solving, decision-making, and meaning-making for students through the advising process. Identifying high-risk indicators, as reported by faculty, to ensure student success. Engaging in ongoing assessment and development of self and the advising practice. Planning and/or delivering various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns. Proficiency level of competent in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert): Guiding, coaching, and/or mentoring students. Collaborating with critical partners. Planning and conducting advising interactions to achieve student learning and student success outcomes, operating within your scope of authority, and connecting students to resources. Demonstrating high standards in advising. Facilitating planning and goal setting, both short-term and long-term, to achieve individual learning targets and enable future readiness for students through the advising process. Observing and identifying trends in the impact of academic advising on student lear

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Job Title Academic Advisor II Agency Texas A&M University Department Dean of Veterinary Medicine Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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