Job Title

　　Academic Advisor IV

　　Agency

　　West Texas A&M University

　　Department

　　Information & Decision Management

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$3,223.00 monthly

　　Job Location

　　Canyon, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

　　The Senior Academic Graduate Advisor, under general supervision, advises graduate students on the following types of graduate activities to include: recruitment, admission, program and course selection, career goals, challenges in completing a graduate degree program, and graduation. Participates in and supports preparation for recruitment, marketing, orientation, compliance, and development events. Position also serves as the Engler College of Business travel coordinator.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Coordinates the direction of professional and support personnel.

　　May supervise or direct functions of the office.

　　Collects and communicates information pertinent to off-campus students from a variety of support/service offices on the main campus.

　　Provides academic advice and guidance to students.

　　Facilitates student advisement and resolution of student issues with the appropriate university office, including academic, probationary, and financial concerns.

　　Process faculty and student travel.

　　Manage travel budgets across all COB faculty and students

　　Answers inquiries and provides information to prospective students.

　　Meets with and refers students to available resources and departments.

　　Develops and presents training materials and programs.

　　May conduct new student orientation.

　　Provides oversight of students during new student orientation.

　　Develops and supervises systems for maintaining records of student contacts.

　　May teach courses, if qualified

　　Develops and revises informational material, handbooks, and newsletters.

　　Develops and conducts graduate recruitment programs.

　　Participates in proactive communication with current and prospective students and recruits students.

　　Provides input and interprets policies and procedures

　　Interacts with faculty to provide an exchange of information and to enhance the advisement of students.

　　Prepares academic and advising reports.

　　Identifies appropriate outreach opportunities that support student recruitment and establish advantageous partnerships that may provide internship opportunities.

　　Provides oversight of outreach activities.

　　Participates in Reception Activities (greetings and assistance via phone, email, in person and social media)

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Necessary Qualifications:

　　Bachelor of Business Administration, Graphic Design, or closely related field

　　Two (2) years of related experience in student and/or academic support

　　Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

　　Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.

　　Stron g wr i tin g an d editin g skil ls.

　　Abilit y t o collec t , write an d repor t variou s type s of data set s.

　　Skil l s necessar y t o utiliz e technolog y t o track , process, and communicat e wit h student s durin g th e recruitment and admissio n process.

　　Skille d i n us e o f M S O f fic e an d Outloo k t o support repor t s ubmission , an d calendar managemen t.

　　A bilit y t o communicat e effectivel y an d supportively wit h o ther s (t o includ e students , faculty , staff, communit y m embers , an d donors ) ; strong organizationa l skills.

　　Abilit y t o handl e multipl e project s wit h frequent deadlines in a fas t- paced , high - pressu r e environment.

　　Flexibilit y an d willingnes s t o assum e ne w task s and specia l projects. Ability to travel, occasionally.

　　Serve as College of Business travel coordinator.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master’s degree in applicable field

　　Five (5) years of experience in student and/or academic support.

　　Knowledg e o f university operations ; experienc e i n a universit y setting.

　　Applicant Instructions:

　　Please include the following with your application:

　　Cover letter

　　Resume

　　Three references

　　Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

　　Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

　　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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

　　WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

　　At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

　　West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.