The Director of Academic Advising provides leadership in the development and implementation of advising standards and best practices, manages daily operations, and ensures effective communication between academic leadership and advising staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ten years of related academic advising experience
- Three years of Supervisory Experience
- Master's degree in applicable field
- Experience in higher education
- Experience advising students in higher education, TAMU experience preferred
- Knowledge of TAMU policies and procedures
- Knowledge of academic achievement, progress towards degree, and probation requirements based on university student rules, college policies, and program specific requirements set by the leadership of the college/school
- Knowledge of student development theories and how they apply to academic advising and student success initiatives
- Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented
- Ability to cultivate strong working relationships, foster a positive work environment, multi-task efficiently, collaborate effectively with others, and promote teamwork among academic advisors
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to ensure understanding and facilitate cooperation among leadership, advising staff, academic departments, and administrative units
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality, with a strong commitment to adhering to FERPA and other federal and state laws to ensure student privacy
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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
- Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
