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Academic Advisor I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Dean's Office Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
About Texas A& M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking an Academic Advisor I, who with assistance, is responsible for driving engagement and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors.
Responsibilities:
65% Advises Students
- Collaborates with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors, future education and career options that best align with goals.
- Educates students about and prepares and assists them with full array of academic processes (e.g., registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, change of curriculum submissions, etc.) by sharing university and college policies, program requirements, transfer credit decisions, etc.
- Reviews student’s academic record and counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests.
- Provides input on probationary decisions.
- Creates and maintains updated relevant records and notes (e.g., student contact, advisor notes).
15% Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies
- Consistently engages student population utilizing various outreach methods (e.g., in-person and online) to cultivate a professional relationship to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional deadlines, updates, information and events.
- Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.) May refer students with identified needs as appropriate.
- Actively monitors students’ progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records to determine status of progression, completion of degree requirements as well as identifying and referring those students in which additional intervention and guidance may be recommended to reaching academic goals.
- Assists in the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (e.g., New Student Conference, 1st semester advising, inquiries from prospective students).
- Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
20% Training
- Up to 20% training per year to complete in-class and on-the-job training programs, which may include shadowing, departmental/college/school trainings, university training, university, state, and national advisor meetings, regular staff and supervisory meetings, and other activities approved by the supervisor. Trainings must include:
- Advisor Onboarding
- Becoming an Advisor
- Note: Time reserved for training may be adjusted after year one based on employee performance and supervisor discretion.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree. No required experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency level of novice in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
- Initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships
- Communicating with others in a clear and concise manner that is audience appropriate
- Researching information to meet situation parameters
- Collaborating with others within and across departments/groups
- Actively listening to determine speakers’ goals, needs, and/or challenges
- Organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively to meet goals and parameters of simultaneous projects
- Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
- Ability to use various computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Ability to work with confidential information
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of student development in higher education
- Ability to lead students in developing education and personal goals
Why Work at Texas A& M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
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.
Job Title
Academic Advisor I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Dean's Office Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
About Texas A& M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking an Academic Advisor I, who with assistance, is responsible for driving engagement and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. This position will play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements for specific programs or majors.
Responsibilities:
65% Advises Students
- Collaborates with students to understand and develop realistic and attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors, future education and career options that best align with goals.
- Educates students about and prepares and assists them with full array of academic processes (e.g., registration, add/drop, Q drops, withdrawals, change of curriculum submissions, etc.) by sharing university and college policies, program requirements, transfer credit decisions, etc.
- Reviews student’s academic record and counsel students regarding core and degree course selection and implication of selected courses and/or exception requests.
- Provides input on probationary decisions.
- Creates and maintains updated relevant records and notes (e.g., student contact, advisor notes).
15% Delivers Student Success and Retention Strategies
- Consistently engages student population utilizing various outreach methods (e.g., in-person and online) to cultivate a professional relationship to keep students informed of critical and relevant personal, academic and professional deadlines, updates, information and events.
- Proactively shares with students available academic, professional, and health and wellness resources (e.g., Academic Success Center, Career Center, Student Organizations, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Resources, etc.) May refer students with identified needs as appropriate.
- Actively monitors students’ progress through the program by reviewing and assessing academic records to determine status of progression, completion of degree requirements as well as identifying and referring those students in which additional intervention and guidance may be recommended to reaching academic goals.
- Assists in the planning and/or delivery of various department related advising, student success, retention events and academic campaigns (e.g., New Student Conference, 1st semester advising, inquiries from prospective students).
- Assesses individual students' stage of academic development and promotes their growth by determining suitable developmental tasks.
20% Training
- Up to 20% training per year to complete in-class and on-the-job training programs, which may include shadowing, departmental/college/school trainings, university training, university, state, and national advisor meetings, regular staff and supervisory meetings, and other activities approved by the supervisor. Trainings must include:
- Advisor Onboarding
- Becoming an Advisor
- Note: Time reserved for training may be adjusted after year one based on employee performance and supervisor discretion.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree. No required experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency level of novice in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
- Initiating, building, and maintaining effective relationships
- Communicating with others in a clear and concise manner that is audience appropriate
- Researching information to meet situation parameters
- Collaborating with others within and across departments/groups
- Actively listening to determine speakers’ goals, needs, and/or challenges
- Organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively to meet goals and parameters of simultaneous projects
- Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
Proficiency level of advanced beginner in the following skills, using the novice to expert model (i.e., novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert):
- Ability to use various computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Ability to work with confidential information
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of student development in higher education
- Ability to lead students in developing education and personal goals
Why Work at Texas A& M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
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.
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Which science & research companies sponsor visas in Texas?
Major visa sponsors include NASA Johnson Space Center, ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, Dell Technologies, and pharmaceutical companies like Gilead Sciences. Universities such as UT Austin, Rice University, and Texas A&M frequently sponsor researchers through H-1B visa and O-1 visas. Biotech companies in Houston's Texas Medical Center and Dallas-Fort Worth also regularly sponsor international talent.
Which visa types are most common for science & research roles in Texas?
H-1B visas are most common for research scientists, data analysts, and lab technicians requiring specialized knowledge. O-1 visas are frequent for distinguished researchers and professors. Universities often sponsor J-1 visa exchange visitor visas for postdoctoral researchers and visiting scholars. TN visas work for Canadian and Mexican scientists in qualifying NAFTA professions.
How to find science & research visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international job seekers with Texas science and research employers who sponsor visas. The platform filters positions by location and industry, showing verified sponsorship opportunities at universities, government agencies, and private research companies throughout Texas. You can search specifically for H-1B, O-1, and other visa-eligible positions.
Which cities in Texas have the most science & research sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads with NASA, the Texas Medical Center, and energy companies like Shell and BP. Austin follows with UT research programs and tech companies. Dallas-Fort Worth offers pharmaceutical and biotechnology opportunities. College Station has Texas A&M research positions, while San Antonio features military research facilities and medical institutions that regularly sponsor international researchers.
What are the prevailing wage requirements for science research positions in Texas?
Texas prevailing wages for science research roles vary by city and specialization. Houston and Austin typically have higher wages due to competition from energy and tech sectors. The Department of Labor requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for the specific position and location. University positions often qualify for lower prevailing wage levels than private industry roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored science & research jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.