Job Title Academic Advisor III Agency Tarleton State University Department Academic Advising Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Stephenville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Academic Advisor III at Tarleton State University provides comprehensive support to military veteran students and other identified populations. This role involves advising on course selection, academic planning, career goals, and university transition, while promoting student success and retention through proactive interventions and collaborative initiatives. In addition, this role will ensure compliance with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner, adhering to confidentiality policies (FERPA). Other duties may be assigned as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours are Monday to Friday; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Some evenings and weekends may be required pending scheduled activities. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances. 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. Minimum Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in applicable field; master's degree serving as a substitute for up to two years of the required experience. * Four years' experience working in academic advising, or other student support roles within higher education. Preferred Experience: * 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. Salary Commensurate with experience Salary Range The target base annual salary range is $44,000 to $55,550.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees: Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development: * Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) - scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit! * Masters Educational Assistance - is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details! Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning * Fully covered employee health insurance * Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees' insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days. * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Retirement and Insurance programs Paid Leave Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area! * Paid sick leave * Holiday pay * Vacation * Longevity pay * Paid Birthday Leave - Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday! Other * Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events! * Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium. * Employee Wellness Release Time * Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation * and other Tarleton Discounts 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.