Academic Advising Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academic Advising Coordinator at the College of Natural Sciences (University of Texas at Austin) leads a team of academic advisors and oversees the CNS advising program to support student success.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, individual and group advising, collaboration with CNS Advising Coordinators, and development of advising tools and degree plans. This exempt, full-time position is on UT Austin's main campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with experience advising or counseling students.
• Preferred advanced degrees with relevant student-services background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train a team of academic advisors and coordinators.
• Provide academic advising to CNS students individually and in groups.
• Collaborate with CNS Advising Coordinators and the Director of Advising.
• Develop and assess advising programs, tools, and degree checklists.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Student advising

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Academic Advising Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences

Hiring Department: College of Natural Sciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Nov 01, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer now and in the future without sponsorship.

The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit https://cns.utexas.edu . The university also offers an impressive benefits package. For more information, see Prospective Employee Benefits .

Purpose

The Academic Advising Coordinator position supervises a team of academic advisors, provides academic advising to CNS students, collaborates with CNS Advising Coordinators, and manages the implementation of the advising program.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management: Hire, train, and supervise a team of advisors. Oversee and assist staff tasked with programs such as: readiness mentors, students on scholastic warning, Chemistry, Marine Science Certificate, and Medical Laboratory Science. Collaborate with CNS Advising Coordinators and the Director of Advising on: communications to advisors, staff meetings, and cross-training advisors. Assign tasks and advising appointments to advisors for Orientation.
• Student Advising and Support: Advise CNS students individually and in groups, including special populations, such as students who request a new advisor. Support freshman orientation, including individual advising assignments for each student, presenting at orientation sessions, and disseminating information to program staff. Facilitate multiple sections of small learning communities. Evaluate the degree progress of students and coordinate advisor outreach to students regarding degree completion.
• Caseload and Program Management: Work with the Director for Advising and other CNS Advising Coordinators to manage caseload numbers, assign students to advisors' caseloads, and oversee a team of advisors updating majors and profiles for entry-level complete students. Implement, manage, and assess academic advising programs. Review academic advising success metrics including data collection and create reports for dissemination to leadership and make data informed decisions that impact the Natural Sciences Advising Center. Collaborate in the development or revision of advising tools such as degree checklists and 4 year plans. Coordinate with Administrative Manager for Advising and Student support regarding student questions and requests related to advising and enrollment.
• Faculty Collaboration: Develop and foster positive relationships with departmental faculty. Communicate and collaborate with faculty about student data, registration, and curriculum development. Submit and review petitions from the advising team this position supervises. Communicate and problem-solve with faculty, train and update CNS advising staff on the petition process. Create and update documentation on course substitutions. Collaborate with Director for Advising on course petitions as needed. Plan and execute professional development workshops to foster relationships with faculty and academic advising staff.
• Special Projects: Oversee and implement all aspects of the Forensic Science Certificate, including catalog revisions, marketing, and outreach. Manage advising and advisor response to email inquiries from students across the University pursuing or applying for the certificate.
• Additional Duties: Attend meetings, professional development and serve on and chair committees as assigned. Other duties as assigned, including supporting other special projects and staffing events within CNS.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity or Master's degree and six years of experience or Doctoral degree and four years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience.
• 5+ years' experience in a student-facing or advising position at UT Austin.
• Knowledge of CNS policies, procedures and degree plans, or experience at the University of Texas at Austin working with student populations or in an advising area.
• Experience overseeing small community groups of students.
• Program management experience.

Salary Range

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with staff, students, faculty, and administrators during usual office hours.