• Graduate Academic Advisor II

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Graduate Academic Advisor II

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University Health Science Center

     

    Department

     

    School Of Public Health

     

    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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

     

    Who we are

     

    As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

     

    What we want

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Graduate Academic Advisor II to provide comprehensive academic advising to graduate students and guide faculty on university policies. This role involves maintaining student records, advising materials, and resources, as well as supporting advising events. Additionally, the advisor may assist with admission and orientation processes, advise student organizations, and contribute to program coordination. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on our academic community!

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

     

    Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended .

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

    + 1 year of experience in higher education or related fields

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

    + Effective communication and interpersonal skills

    + Familiarity with event planning and coordination

    + Understanding of graduate admissions and program operations

    + Knowledge of academic advising principles and student support

    + Proficiency in standard office software and technology

    + Ability to work with confidential information

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

    Responsibilities

    + Graduate Student Advising: Advises graduate students on programmatic requirements and academic processes. Collaborates with students to establish realistic goals, provides outreach, communicates important dates and deadlines, and offers necessary resources. Maintains accurate documentation of graduate students and their academic progress.

    + Graduate Advising Support: Maintains advising materials and resources for students. Supports advising events and programs.

    + Faculty Support: Provides guidance to faculty on university processes and policies for graduate programs.

     

    Why Texas A&M University?

     

    We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

     

    + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the  T eacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

    + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

    + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

    + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

    + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

     

    Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University 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 pre-populate 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.