College Station, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Academic Advisor I 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 About Texas A&M AgriL…
Skills: Academic advising, Student retention, Relationship building, Communication, Researching information
San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Adjunct Faculty in Music Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Department of Language, Literature, and Arts Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Antonio, Texas Job Type Faculty J…
Skills: Music appreciation, Teaching, Instruction, Curriculum delivery, Student engagement
College Station, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate-2 Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Center for Community Health & Aging Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Ty…
Skills: Public health research, Data analysis, Qualtrics, RedCap, Statistical software
Bryan, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Digital Marketing Specialist II Agency Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Department Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute Proposed Minimum Salary $4,215.00 monthly Job Location Bryan, Texas Job Typ…
Skills: Digital marketing, Multimedia design, Graphics design, Social media management, Website maintenance
College Station, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Texas Water Resource Institute Proposed Minimum Salary $5,000.00 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Desc…
Skills: Watershed management, Water quality analysis, Data analysis, Grant writing, Project management
Kingsville, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Research Technician I Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Citrus Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description A Research Technician, …
Skills: Insect husbandry, Data collection, Quality control, Laboratory containment, Research trials
College Station, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Academic Advisor I 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 About Texas A&M AgriL…
Skills: Academic advising, Student retention, Relationship building, Communication, Researching information
Prairie View, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Program Coordinator I (Part-Time) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Sta…
Skills: Project coordination, Communication, Reporting, Stakeholder management, Data analysis
Canyon, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Rural Community Engagement & Impact Coordinator Agency West Texas A&M University Department Academic & Regional Collaborations Proposed Minimum Salary $4,830.09 monthly Job Location Canyon, Texas Job Type Staff…
Skills: Community engagement, Partnership development, Stakeholder relations, Workforce development, Program implementation
College Station, Texas, United States · On-site
$48k–$52k/yr
Job Title Systems Administrator I Agency Texas A&M University Department Technology Services - Academic Operations Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description A…
Skills: Linux System Administration, Bash Scripting, Automation, Ansible, Chef
Commerce, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Administrative Coordinator I Agency East Texas A&M University Department Purchasing Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Du…
Skills: Administrative support, Calendar management, Travel coordination, Purchasing, Inventory management
Commerce, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Delivery Specialist I Agency East Texas A&M University Department Purchasing Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During th…
Skills: Mail distribution, Logistics, Record keeping, Customer service, Equipment maintenance
Laredo, Texas, United States · Hybrid
Job Title Fall Adjunct Faculty (School of First-Year Experiences Courses / Non-Developmental) Agency Texas A&M International University Department College of First-Year Experiences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Jo…
Skills: Teaching, Communication, Student support, Online instruction, Planning
College Station, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Program Aide Agency Texas A&M University Department Student Affairs Finance Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job Description …
Skills: Budgeting, Financial reporting, Training, Coaching, Financial analysis
Emory, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title County Extension Agent -Agriculture Natural Resources - Rains County Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department County Program D04 Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Emory, Texas Job …
Skills: Educational programming, Volunteer management, Public speaking, Program evaluation, Community outreach
Stephenville, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine Agency Tarleton State University Department Physician Assistant Pro…
Skills: Academic Advising, Student Remediation, Wellness Programming, Clinical Education, Professionalism Coaching
Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Facilities Coordinator I Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dallas Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M Ag…
Skills: Facilities maintenance, Greenhouse operations, HVAC maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical repair
Victoria, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Psychological Counselor I Agency Texas A&M University - Victoria Department Student Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Victoria, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Professional Cou…
Skills: Mental health counseling, Crisis intervention, Psychological testing, Clinical documentation, Case management
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Research Scientist Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt - Cedp - Dashwood Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitme…
Skills: Epigenetics, Molecular biology, Cell culture, Immunology, Cancer biology
Fort Worth, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title Clinical Instructor - Communication Disorders Program Agency Tarleton State University Department Communication Disorders Program Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Fort Worth, Texas Job Type Fac…
Skills: Speech-language pathology, Clinical instruction, Undergraduate instruction, Curriculum development, Student mentoring
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The Academic Advisor I is responsible for driving student engagement and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. This role involves monitoring student progress, providing guidance on academic requirements, and delivering student success and retention strategies.
The position requires a bachelor's degree and does not mandate any prior work experience. Candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively support students.
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.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
We are seeking an Academic Advisor I, who with assistance, is responsible for driving engagement and empowering 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.
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).
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.
Assists in 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).
Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
Up to 20% training 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
Becoming an Advisor
Note: Time reserved for training may be adjusted after year one based on employee performance and supervisor discretion.
Bachelor’s degree. No required experience.
Proficiency level of novice in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
Initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships
Communicating with others in a clear and concise manner that is audience appropriate
Researching information to meet situation parameters
Collaborating with others within and across departments/groups
Actively listening to determine speakers’ goals, needs, and/or challenges
Organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively to meet goals and parameters of simultaneous projects
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with other
Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
Ability to use various computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Ability to work with confidential information
Knowledge of student development in higher education
Ability to lead students in developing education and personal goals
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black-land grant university in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, it is one of Texas's two land grant universities and the second oldest institution of higher learning in the state.
View all jobs at Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View A&M University is a public historically black-land grant university in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, it is one of Texas's two land grant universities and the second oldest institution of higher learning in the state.
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