Job Title
Assistant Director, Advising Services
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Department Of Public Health Studies
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Assistant Director of Advising manages a team of staff in providing academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories. Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA). May advise in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of program coordination, administration, or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of student development in higher education.
Ability to lead students in developing a sense of purpose and developing education and personal goals.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely, work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
Supervision
Under direction, manages a team of staff in providing academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.
Develops and assesses plans for delivery of advising services that are flexible and responsive to students’ needs.
Establishes and monitors key performance indicators for academic advisors.
Leads hiring of new academic advisors.
Professional Development
Leads advisor professional development based in theory, best practices, and recent research.
Develops and maintains reference materials for advisors that reflect common practices, policies, and guidelines.
Collaboration
Coordinates with campus partners to develop strategies that support student retention and graduation goals.
Works collaboratively with deans and department chairs to ensure that academic advising services meet distinct needs of students and that faculty understand the student experience.
Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating operational or procedural matters to meet department goals and objectives.
Data & Assessment
Analyzes data, develops reports, and creates assessment instruments for programs, initiatives, and services.
Research, Technology, & Innovation
Conducts research on best practices and theory within the field of academic advising, students in transition, and related topics to foster professional growth and improve the student advising experience.
Identifies emerging trends and leads staff to implement initiatives to increase student retention and graduation.
Actively seeks opportunities to serve on committees or in leadership positions for professional organizations that promote advising or student success.
Collaborate with campus partners to implement technology and applications that support advising and student success.
Assign projects to staff related to the implementation of technology and applications.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
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
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
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
