Academic Advisor I - College of Science and Engineering
- Employer
- Texas State University
- Location
- San Marcos
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
2025260
Posting/Functional Title:Academic Advisor I - College of Science and Engineering
University Pay Plan Title:Academic Advisor I
Location:San Marcos
Department:Science & Engr Academic Advising Center
Recruitment Type:Open to All
Job Type:Full-Time
Funding Source:Permanent
Monthly Salary:$3,657.34
Job Category :Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or college students in a professional or volunteer capacity.
- Work some hours outside of the normal Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00 (evenings and weekends). While working outside of normal working hours is not common, it sometimes occurs to best serve current and future students.
- Demonstrated skill in using computer software, specifically Microsoft 365 and virtual meeting/communication platforms (i.e. Zoom and MS Teams).
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform math sufficient to calculate GPAs, percentages, and basic statistics for summarizing data.
- Demonstrated professional work experience interpreting and explaining complex policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability for attention to detail.
- Graduate degree in student development, higher education, or related field.
- Professional academic advising experience in higher education.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge of Texas State academic policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience using Degree Works degree audit software in a professional capacity. Use of your personal degree audit while a student does not qualify.
Provide academic advising to new, continuing, and returning undergraduate students majoring in the College of Science and Engineering.
Job Duties:Student Guidance and Academic Planning
- Provide accurate and consistent information about majors, degree requirements, and progress toward graduation.
- Engage with undergraduate students in-person, virtually, and over the phone.
- Clearly explain complex information related to institutional policies and procedures.
- Coordinate, plan, and prepare for advising sessions.
- Help undergraduate students define and develop realistic educational and career goals.
Student Support and Outreach
- Refer undergraduate students to appropriate resources for assistance.
- Review graduation applications and certify students’ eligibility for graduation.
- Assist with the review and dissemination of undergraduate catalog/curriculum information.
- Participate in university efforts toward recruitment and retention such as Bobcat Day and New Student Orientation.
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of advising services and integrate practices aimed at improving the student experience.
- Commit to ongoing professional development and attainment of knowledge regarding industry advancements and best practices in academic advising.
- Acknowledge and research student concerns, collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, and advocate for solutions with a commitment to fairness and integrity.
Administrative and Cross-Campus Collaboration
- Maintain collaborative relationships with academic units and university partners.
- Maintain confidential student records through accurate and thorough documentation.
- Provide administrative office assistance as needed.
You will be required to attach:
- Resume.
- Grammatically correct, well-written cover letter demonstrating how your qualifications apply to the job duties for this position.
- One letter of recommendation from a current or previous employer dated within the past year.
- Completed Qualifications Chart.
- We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds. Applicants are not required to have a degree in the sciences or engineering!
- We plan to hire 1-4 advisors via this posting.
- This job is an in-person position on the San Marcos campus. Fully trained COSE advisors may request approval from the director to work remotely. This position can participate in remote work up to two days per week, as assigned by the director.
- Advising staff will infrequently work some hours outside of the normal Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00 (evenings and weekends). While working outside of normal working hours is not common, it sometimes occurs to best serve current and future students.
01/28/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Normal Work Days:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start:8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End:5:00PM
Posting Notices:You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and chart to your application. , You will be required to electronically attach a letter of recommendation.
Legal and Required Notices:Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Organization
Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
- Website
- http://www.txstate.edu/
- Telephone
- 512-245-2111
- Location
-
601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
US
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