The Texas A&M University System

Agency

Department

Complies with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA). Performs other duties as assigned. This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, TX Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)

Responsibilities:

Advising Students: Provides academic advising for students identified as military veterans as well as other identified populations grounded in 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. 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.

Student Success & Retention: 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. 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.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the Division of Global, Community, and First-Gen Initiatives on strategic veteran support initiatives, Office of Veteran Services, and other areas to stay abreast of rules, regulations, and military support services for veteran students. Collaborates with campus partners in designing and implementing strategic, campus-wide programs and initiatives to support student retention and degree completion goals. Seeks opportunities to serve on committees to advocate for and contribute ideas to promote a positive student experience across campus initiatives. Conducts research 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.

Reporting: May provide reports and data analysis of advising initiatives for military veteran students and other special populations.

Training & Supervision: Develop ongoing training for faculty and staff on advising practices and implications for our military veterans.

Preferred Qualifications: Four years’ experience working with veterans in an academic setting or in veteran support programs. Military veteran status with firsthand understanding of student veterans’ experiences, needs and challenges.

Minimum Qualifications: Four years’ experience working in academic advising, or other student support roles within higher education. Bachelor’s degree in applicable field; master's degree serving as a substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Tarleton State University offers competitive wages, fully covered employee health insurance, comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance options are also available. Benefits also include paid vacation, paid sick leave, holiday pay, retirement plan, longevity pay and more.

The target base annual salary is $42,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.