Academic Advisor I - Science and Engineering Advising

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Academic Advisor I - Science and Engineering Advising

Posting Number: 2026553

Location: San Marcos

Department: AA-Science & Engineering

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,657.34

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or college students in a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Ability to work some hours outside of the normal Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00 (evenings and weekends)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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:

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.