"Academic Advisor I - First-Year Advising"

Job Details

Posting Number: 2025704

Posting/Functional Title: Academic Advisor I - First-Year Advising

University Pay Plan Title: Academic Advisor I

Location: San Marcos

Department: First Year Advising

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Funding Source: Permanent

Monthly Salary: $3,657.34

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Evidence of attention to detail, as demonstrated in a grammatically correct cover letter and complete application.
• Documented work experience with college students or adolescents.
• Demonstrated interest in working with first-year students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or hours toward advanced degree.
• Experience as an academic advisor in a college setting.
• Experience working with first-year college students.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish).

Job Description:

At Texas State University, we believe in fostering an environment where first-year students can thrive and discover their full potential. As a First-Year Academic Advisor, you play a pivotal role in this journey. You are not just an advisor but a mentor, guide, and key resource for our first-year students, their families, and support networks. Your mission is to ensure a smooth, supportive, and enriching transition into university life, paving the way for academic and personal success.

Job Duties:

Student Guidance and Academic Empowerment:

• Empowering Academic Success: Deliver proactive, comprehensive academic advising tailored to individual needs. Help students navigate the complexities of university life, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
• Major Exploration and Career Guidance: Assist students in discovering and pursuing their best-fit major. Provide insights into various majors and career paths, making the exploration process exciting and informative.
• Academic Planning and Course Selection: Guide students through course selection, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling first-year journey. Offer insights into degree requirements and help in crafting schedules that align with students’ goals and interests.

Support and Navigational Assistance:

• Navigational Help: Help students interpret academic policies, degree audits, and transcripts. Demystify complex university procedures, aiding in decision-making and planning.
• Campus Connections: Act as a bridge to other university resources and services, enhancing student experience.

Engagement and Community Outreach:

• Community Outreach: Engage with prospective students and their families, providing exceptional service and information about Texas State.
• Event Participation: Participate in key university events like Bobcat Day to aid recruitment and retention efforts.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborative Efforts: Maintain strong communication and collaborative relationships with academic departments and university divisions.
• Presentation Skills: Conduct dynamic and informative presentations, engaging students and stakeholders in meaningful ways.

Operational Excellence and Commitment:

• Record Keeping: Keep meticulous and confidential student records, documenting all interactions thoroughly.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance for the efficient operation of advising services.
• Flexibility and Commitment: Adapt to a flexible schedule, including standard hours and occasional night/weekend work for special events.

Additional Information to Applicants:

A resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant meets all required and preferred qualifications must be uploaded for full consideration. This job is an in-person position on the San Marcos campus. After completing training and receiving approval from their immediate supervisor, this position may participate in remote work with a 2-3 schedule (Up to 2 days remote and 3 days in person).

Job Open Date: 08/26/2025

Job Close Date: 09/05/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM