Job Details
Posting Number: 2026753
Posting/Functional Title: Academic Advisor I
University Pay Plan Title: Academic Advisor I
Location: San Marcos
Department: AA-Health Professions
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
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
- Documented work experience with college students or children/adolescents in a professional or volunteer capacity.
- Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. (Must indicate specific software applications with which you have experience on the application, resume or cover letter)
- Evidence of attention to detail, as demonstrated in a grammatically correct cover letter and complete application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
- Knowledge of NACADA core competencies, core values and theories of acaemdic advising.
Job Description:
Responsible for providing quality undergraduate advice to current and prospective students, and serves as a resource for them and their parents.
Job Duties:
The Academic Advisor I, under supervision, provides quality academic advising to new, continuing, and returning undergraduate students at Texas State University. The Academic Advisor I also provides appropriate advising guidance and referrals for prospective and visiting students.
- Provide accurate and consistent information about major, degree requirements, and progress toward graduation
- Clearly explain complex information related to institutional policies and procedures
- Coordinate, plan, and prepare for advising sessions
- Engage with undergraduate students in-person, virtually, and over the phone
- Help undergraduate students define and develop realistic educational and career goals
- Maintain confidential student records through accurate and thorough documentation
- Review graduation applications and certify students’ eligibility for graduation
- Maintain collaborative relationships with academic units and university partners
- Acknowledge and research student concerns, collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, and advocate for solutions with a commitment to fairness and integrity
- Refer undergraduate students to appropriate resources for assistance
- 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
- Provide clerical assistance as needed
- Complete work at the request of other campus offices to support processes related to accreditation and/or student degree progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress plans, Courses Counting Toward Degree, Athletic Academic Progress forms, Transfer Course Agreements, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Information to Applicants:
You will be required to attach:
- A resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant meets all required and preferred qualifications must be uploaded for full consideration.
- A copy of a transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s degree must be uploaded with the application submission.
Additional Information:
This position requires occasional work outside of normal business days, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend University functions.
Job Open Date: 08/26/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight): 09/09/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
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.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Choose Texas State University?:
Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
- Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
- Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
- Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
- Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
- Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58063
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.
Company info
Website: http://www.txstate.edu/
Telephone: 512-245-2111
Location: 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas, 78666, United States
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