Senior Academic Advisor
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
Job Title
Senior Academic AdvisorAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Dean's Office StaffProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Job DescriptionAbout Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
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.
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Position Information
We are seeking a Senior Academic Advisor, who under supervision of the Director of Academic Advising, 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. Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA). Provides direct supervision to academic advisors.
Responsibilities:
30 - 45% Advising Students
Provides academic advising for students grounded in an advanced understanding of the tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.
Advises for course selection, registration, academic planning, career and educational goal setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues.
Performs administrative tasks independently that are associated with assigned advising functions.
Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students. Interprets State, University, and college policies and procedures.
Maintains accurate records of student contacts; may assist in the development of systems, processes, or policies for maintaining records of student contacts.
15% Student Success and Retention
Monitors academic progress and implements intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.
Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency.
Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders, and other targeted individual and group communications using email, texting, and social media.
Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students.
Actively seeks to identify individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
With Advising Coordinator, develops and implements new technology applications.
15% Collaboration
Leads campus partners in designing and implementing strategic, campus-wide programs and initiatives to support student retention and degree completion goals.
Serves on committees to advocate for and contribute ideas to promote a positive student experience across campus initia
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