Graduate Academic Advisor I

Job Title

Graduate Academic Advisor I

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Industrial Engineering

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 Graduate Academic Advisor I advises graduate students on program requirements and academic processes, helping them set goals and providing necessary resources. Assists faculty with university policies and maintain student records.  May also support admission and orientation processes, advise student organizations and assist with program coordination. 

Qualifications*

We are recruiting for all levels of Graduate Academic Advisor, however, our current needs are for Graduate Academic Advisor I, Graduate Academic Advisor II and Graduate Academic Advisor III level positions.

Minimum qualifications for an Graduate Academic Advisor I:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum qualifications for an Graduate Academic Advisor II:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of related experience

Minimum qualifications for an Graduate Academic Advisor III:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of related experience

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Industrial and Systems Engineering:

The Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering hosts outstanding faculty that are nationally and internationally recognized for the quality of their research, teaching and leadership in the profession. We have strong programs in manufacturing and production systems, logistics and supply chain management, operations research, human factors, data science, applied probability and statistics, systems engineering, quality and reliability, and system simulation especially important in the current environment of international trade and global competition.

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

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% 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
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness 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 (dependent upon position)

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

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 original and unexpired 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.