Assistant Director of Academic Advising

Job Title

Assistant Director of Academic Advising

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Engineering Advising Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who We Are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Engineering Advising Services reports to the Director of Academic Advising and provides oversight of engineering advising services teams and programs. Coordinates college level programming like new student conferences, the relevant testing process for new students, and academic advisor training and development. Serves on university committees and provides leadership to college committees, projects, and initiatives. Additionally, the Assistant Director works with the Director of Academic Advising, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, and the Assistant Dean for Student Success on special projects, academic policy development, and implementation of programs that directly relate to increasing retention and graduation rates for students in the College of Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Supports oversight of engineering advising services teams at the following locations: Engineering at College Station, Engineering at Galveston, Engineering at the Higher Education Center at McAllen, Engineering at Blinn, and the Texas A&M Engineering Academy Sites.
• Advises students as assigned, and advises students in target populations to include university suspension, college dismissal, department dismissal, or low mid-term grades, etc.
• Oversees the coordination of new student conferences, scholastic probation and dismissal, and coordinates the college and university level reports and appeals.
• Trains advising staff on college and university resources; oversees advising staff on the referral process; serves as a college liaison to external agencies to bring advising issues to their attention; serves on college and university committees to establish and maintain relationships with external agencies; leads learning communities and develops programs for at-risk students.
• Works with the Director of Engineering Advising Services, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, and the Assistant Dean for Student Success on special projects, academic policy development, and implementation of programs that directly relate to increasing retention and graduation rates for students in the College of Engineering
• Directs the development of technology and implementation of new advising-related technology products.
• Uses mastery of advising principles and degree programs in the hiring and training of academic advising staff; creates and provides academic advising programs, processes, and services. Coordinates services for students from a wide-range of academic circumstances. Provides faculty, deans, and directors with reports on student, curricular, and process issues.
• Provides professional development activities for advising staff. Contributes to the advising profession at the local, state, and national level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

What we need:

• Master's degree or above in education, counseling, or STEM field.
• Six years of related experience.
  
  

What is helpful:

• Experience in management (includes experience with advising, academic programs or support programs, and supervising full-time professional staff).
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree evaluations.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  
  

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.
  
  

About Engineering Advising Services

Are you ready to help guide the next generation of Aggie Engineers? Engineering Advising Services at Texas A&M University has several opportunities available for Academic Advisors who are problem solvers, customer-service oriented, and who can keep details organized to assist students with navigating their degree programs expertly and efficiently. We need you to bring your extensive experience, interpersonal dynamism, and great listening skills to champion our students’ success and development. This can be your first step to join our flagship university with opportunities that are planned to advance your career.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest
  
  

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.