Senior Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work / life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition

202500047S

Title

Senior Academic Advisor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 8. Please see Pay Grade Table at : https : / / pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com / 116 / docs / 636763.pdf

Occupational Category

Professional

Department

SAM Center

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date

02 / 13 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in related field. Four years of experience in academic advising, customer service, administrative experience or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Serves as Senior Academic Advisor to students and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits.

Primary Responsibilities

Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum. Maintains student files updated through their academic careers and makes changes to records, as necessary. Provides retention services to students on probation. Assists with resolving academic issues. Helps coordinate orientation sessions for groups of incoming new students. Assists with recruiting high school or community college students and gives presentations to small or large groups. Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions. Assists all student populations, regardless of field of study. Acts as a liaison among students, faculty, and university constituents. Serves as a resource for academic advisors and students, working collaboratively with administrators, student workers, and other staff. May be responsible for developing advising upgrades and programs. Trains new advisors. Prepares and disseminates information to a variety of audiences. Evaluates advising services and proposes improvements or changes. Checks transfer students with excessive-hour issues. Reviews seniors' graduation status. Interprets university policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, and administration. Assists with recruitment and retention of undergraduate students for the university. Communicates advising programs and services to students in individual settings or classroom presentations. Helps prepare reports when needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Regular contacts with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink

https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 42327

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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