Academic Advisor

Posting Number

2026254

Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I

San Marcos

AA‑Health Professions

Open Recruiting

Full‑Time

Permanent

$3,657.34

Exempt

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Documented work experience with college students or children/adolescents in a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. (Must indicate specific software applications with which you have experience on the application, resume or cover letter)
• Evidence of attention to detail, as demonstrated in a grammatically correct cover letter and complete application.

• Master’s Degree
• Professional academic advising experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated professional knowledge of Texas State academic policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience using Degree Works degree audit software in a professional capacity.
• Knowledge of NACADA core competencies, core values and theories of academic advising.

Responsible for providing quality undergraduate advice to current and prospective students, and serves as a resource for them and their parents.

The Academic Advisor I, under supervision of a director, provides quality academic advising to new, continuing, and returning undergraduate students at Texas State University. The Academic Advisor I also provides appropriate advising guidance and referrals for prospective and visiting students.

• Provide accurate and consistent information about major, degree requirements, and progress toward graduation.
• Clearly explain complex information related to institutional policies and procedures.
• Coordinate, plan, and prepare for advising sessions.
• Engage with undergraduate students in‑person, virtually, and over the phone.
• Help undergraduate students define and develop realistic educational and career goals.
• Maintain confidential student records through accurate and thorough documentation.
• Review graduation applications and certify students’ eligibility for graduation.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with academic units and university partners.
• Acknowledge and research student concerns, collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, and advocate for solutions with a commitment to fairness and integrity.
• Refer undergraduate students to appropriate resources for assistance.
• Participate in university efforts toward recruitment and retention such as Bobcat Day and New Student Orientation.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of advising services and integrate practices aimed at improving the student experience.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and attainment of knowledge regarding industry advancements and best practices in academic advising.
• Provide clerical assistance as needed.
• Complete work at the request of other campus offices to support processes related to accreditation and/or student degree progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress plans, Courses Counting Toward Degree, Athletic Academic Progress forms, Transfer Course Agreements, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

• A resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant meets all required and preferred qualifications must be uploaded for full consideration.
• A list of three professional references, including their name, phone number, and email address must be uploaded with the application submission.
• A copy of a transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s degree must be uploaded with the application submission.

• This position requires occasional work outside of normal business days, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend University functions.

01/14/2026

01/28/2026

No

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

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