Academic Advisor II
Location: College Station, TX · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-09-11 · Reference: R-096944
Job Title
Academic Advisor II
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 AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System
members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
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!
Position Information
We are seeking an Academic Advisor II, who 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.
The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for this
level position. Individual positions may not include all of the examples
listed, nor does the list include all of the work that may be assigned to this
position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
65% Advises Students
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).
20% Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies
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.
Leads 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.
5% Team Building and Support
Assists in training of and sharing of information for new staff members
and student workers within the academic advising department.
10% Training and Development
Up to 10% training and development 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 Training (new to Texas A&M hires)
Becoming a Master Academic Advisor
Note: Time reserved for training and development may be adjusted based on
employee performance and supervisor discretion.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of advising or related experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications: None
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 ethical 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 ethical 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.
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
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):
Creating rapport and building relationships, to include:
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 ethical 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 learning outcomes through data review.
Using appropriate academic advising technologies to support students,
including providing reports for advising initiatives and special
populations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Texas A&M University's history, mission, vision, values, and culture.
The history and role of academic advising in higher education and at Texas
A&M University.
Texas A&M University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations relevant
to academic advising.
Legal guidelines of advising practice, including privacy regulations and
confidentiality.
The characteristics, needs, and experiences of major and emerging student
populations.
How welcoming environments are created and maintained in advising
interactions for major and emerging student populations.
Resources and effective, appropriate responses to address mental health
issues that may affect the well-being of students.
Information technology applicable to relevant advising roles.
Training methods and techniques for planning, designing, developing and
delivering instructional content that is engaging, effective, relevant,
and applicable to achieve desired learning outcomes.
Skill in:
Conducting research and developing and delivering training, to include:
Topics within the field of academic advising, including organizing activities for professional development
What You Need to Know
Salary: $49,500
Why Work at Texas A &M AgriLife?
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:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas
A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid
vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
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.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
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.
