Job Title
Senior Academic Advisor
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Academic Advising
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution
(MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54
foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time
Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly
talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and
graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the
Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of
resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to
collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member
institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on
Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best
College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,
attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support
facilities.
PURPOSE
The Senior Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of
Academic Advising and provides expert guidance to students, helping
them navigate academic requirements, select courses, and achieve
their educational goals. This role involves strategic planning,
mentorship, and personalized advising to support student success.
The Senior Academic Advisor also leads and mentors' junior
advisors, contributes to advising strategies, and uses data to
improve student retention. By fostering an environment of academic
excellence, this position supports the institution's mission to
enhance student achievement. The Senior Academic Advisor complies
with all state, system, and university policies, regulations,
rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner
and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advising: 50%
- Provides academic advising for students grounded in an advanced
understanding of the tenets of practice outlined by the National
Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) and appropriate academic
advising and student development theories.
Advises for course selection, registration, academic planning,
career and educational goal setting, appropriate resources,
transitioning to the university, and retention issues. Performs
administrative tasks independently that are associated with
assigned advising function.
Advises in both group and individual settings with current and
prospective students.
Interprets State, University, and college policies and
procedures. Maintains accurate records of student contacts; may
assist in the development of systems, processes, or policies for
maintaining records of student contacts.
Monitors academic progress and implements intervention
strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need
assistance in maintaining or improving their academic
standing.
Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to
empower self-sufficiency. Provides students with proactive
referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders, and other
targeted individual and group communications using email, texting,
and social media.
Support: 25%
- Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and
interventions for all students. Actively seeks to identify
individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that
foster or inhibit student success.
- Prepares various academic and advising reports, data analysis
of advising initiatives, serves as an ombudsperson to facilitate
the application, admission, and retention of students.
- Support retention efforts include using Navigate and requiring
probationary and returning suspension/enforce withdrawal students
to schedule an appointment and discuss university guidelines and
expectations
- Leads workshops, seminars and other student engagement
activities across campus.
- May lead and/or oversee special projects specific to the
academic college or advising center.
Leadership: 25%
- Collaborates with members of the campus community in student
retention initiatives.
- Leads campus partners in designing and implementing strategic,
campus-wide programs and initiatives to support student retention
and degree completion goals. Serves on committees to advocate for
and contribute ideas to promote a positive student experience
across campus initiatives.
- Conducts research and publishes or presents 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.
- Trains professional standards and competencies of academic
advising to the advising community. Demonstrates mastery of
advising tools and strategies, campus resources, and relevant
updates
- May supervise staff and/or student employees to assist with
administrative advising duties and programming.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree
- Five (5) years of related experience.
- Additional experience/education may be used as a substitute for
the minimum education/experience requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree and seven (7) years of related experience;
OR
- Doctoral Degree and three (3) years of related experience
- Knowledge of student development in higher education.
- Experience leading students in developing a sense of purpose
and developing education and personal goals.
- Proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet, database
applications, student information systems, degree planning, and
degree audits.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others,
present information clearly and concisely, work with sensitive
information and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and
organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with student success technology platforms. Banner,
Degree Works, Navigate 360, Argos, Laserfiche.
- Experience working with First Year, Transfer, and Graduate
students.
- Experience supervising professional staff.
SALARY: Up to $4,544.67 Monthly ($54,536.04 Annual,
Approximately)
NOTE:
Employment may be impacted by the Presidential
proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued
by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous benefits package
and professional development opportunities, to our retirement
programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island
University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
INSURANCE:
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university
contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER
PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life
Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and
Legal Resources
Tuition
Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
(other rules may apply).
Retirement:
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time
Off:
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
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.
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