Academic Advisor II – Student Success

About the role

The Academic Advisor II will serve as a primary point of contact for undergraduate students within the Dean’s Office at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Working with minimal supervision, the advisor will help students set realistic academic goals, navigate university policies, and access resources that promote retention and success.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic advising, including course selection, registration, add/drop, withdrawals, and curriculum change submissions.
• Develop and deliver student success and retention initiatives through outreach, progress monitoring, and referrals to campus support services.
• Plan and coordinate advising events, orientation sessions, and academic campaigns to engage new and continuing students.
• Maintain up‑to‑date advising records, notes, and documentation in compliance with university standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• At least two years of experience in academic advising or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with NACADA core values and academic advising models.
• Strong ability to communicate confidentially and ethically with a diverse student population.