Academic Advisor I

Texas A&M AgriLife

College Station, Texas, USA
Commensurate; not specified; not specified
Fully remote
Academic advising
Student retention strategies
Student engagement
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Commensurate; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • academic advising
  • student retention strategies
  • student engagement
  • collaboration with students
  • record keeping

Nice-to-have

  • student development knowledge
  • leading student goal development
  • proactive student outreach
  • resource referral

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • No required experience
  • Proficiency in initiating, building, and maintaining relationships
  • Proficiency in clear and concise communication
  • Proficiency in researching information
  • Proficiency in collaborating with others
  • Proficiency in active listening
  • Proficiency in organizing and prioritizing
  • Proficiency in multitasking
  • Advanced beginner in computer programs
  • Advanced beginner in handling confidential information

Work Rights

Not specified

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