Senior Academic Advisor

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 or Director 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.

As the designated Transfer Initiatives Advisor, this position also spearheads transfer-focused advising initiatives, serves as the subject-matter expert for transfer student needs, and leads the development of transfer-related programming and resources. The Senior Academic Advisor coordinates complex transfer cases, consults with advisor colleagues on transfer-specific challenges, and maintains up-to-date documentation of transfer processes and policies. The Senior Academic Advisor also supports the advising process by acquiring finalized articulation agreements from institutional officials and making them available as advising resources. The Senior Academic Advisor analyzes transfer student data to enhance retention and graduation outcomes, and recommends improvements to transfer protocols and resource materials.

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 adheres to confidentiality policies (FERPA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic 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. Analyze transfer student data, trends, and feedback to improve retention, satisfaction, and graduation rates
• 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
• May lead and/or oversee special projects specific to the academic college or advising center.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for transfer-specific questions that includes information related to approved articulation agreements and other complex cases.

Leadership: 25%

• Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives. Collaborate with Admissions, Registrar, academic departments, and external institutions on transfer-related matters
• 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.
• Leads workshops, seminars and other student engagement activities across campus. Lead university/college transfer student initiatives (orientation, workshops, resource guides, communication)
• 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. Regularly train, consult, and update the advising team on transfer policies and best practices. Develop and disseminate transfer-related materials for advising team use.

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:

• Bachelors 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 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. Additional education, experience, skills that are preferred for this position.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Deep understanding of transfer credit evaluation, articulation, and student success principles.
• Collaborative, training-oriented, and project management skills

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.