Academic Advisor I

The Academic Advisor I position at Texas A&M AgriLife involves advising students, delivering student success and retention strategies, and training. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and no required experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefit package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• No required experience
• Proficiency in initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships
• Communicating with others in a clear and concise manner
• Researching information to meet situation parameters
• Collaborating with others within and across departments/groups
• Actively listening to determine speakers' goals, needs, and/or challenges
• Organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively to meet goals and parameters of simultaneous projects
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to use various computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Knowledge of student development in higher education
• Ability to lead students in developing education and personal goals

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 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