ACADEMIC ADVISOR

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for the Academic Advisor position in Brownsville/Edinburg. The role provides collaborative advising for current and prospective students, guiding degree planning, major selection, and academic success.

You will monitor progress with data, offer routine career guidance, stay informed about university resources, and support retention initiatives through presentations and trainings.

Qualifications

• Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
• Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
• Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements.
• Maintains a high level of communication with students and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community.
• Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
• Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
• Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements.
• Staff who have been approved to be assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department, to ensure this, the expectation is to attend advising staff meetings and trainings, offer services in alignment with, and have a dotted reporting line back to the centralized department.
• Uses data and case management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conduct that outreach.
• Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly.
• Enters data regarding academic advisement services.
• Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services and resources with the objective of improving the student experience.
• Maintains a high-level of communication with students and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community.
• Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success.
• May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills and knowledge in academic advisement and related fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advising

Career guidance

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Psychology (Preferred)

Job description

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: [e-mail]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [e-mail]

Graduate Assistantships: [e-mail]

Faculty Recruitment: College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [e-mail]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [e-mail]

College of Fine Arts: [e-mail]

College of Liberal Arts: [e-mail]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

Posting Details

• Posting Number: SRGV9198
• Working Title: ACADEMIC ADVISOR
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Location: Brownsville, Texas
• Department: Academic Advising Center
• FTE: 1.0
• FLSA: Exempt
• Scope of Job Provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. Utilizes data to identify, monitor, and assess students’ progress toward degree completion, implementing and evaluating appropriate interventions as needed.
• Description of Duties
  • Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
  • Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
  • Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements.
  • Staff who have been approved to be assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department, to ensure this, the expectation is to attend advising staff meetings and trainings, offer services in alignment with, and have a dotted reporting line back to the centralized department.
  • Uses data and case management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conduct that outreach.
  • Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly.
  • Enters data regarding academic advisement services.
  • Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services and resources with the objective of improving the student experience.
  • Maintains a high-level of communication with students and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community.
  • Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success.
  • May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills and knowledge in academic advisement and related fields.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervision Received General supervision from assigned supervisor.
• Supervision Given None.
• Required Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education, psychology or related field.
• Licenses/Certifications None.
• Required Experience One (1) year of experience within an education or service-related agency working with college students.
• Preferred Experience Experience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.
• Equipment Use of standard office equipment.
• Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.
• Other Ability to use computers for word processing, calendar sharing, emailing, accessing student academic information. Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, administrators within higher education (i.e. college deans, department chairs, and other administrators, etc.) and professional staff. Strong written/verbal communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Ability to apply current University academic policies and procedures, current academic advisement practices, student academic monitoring and retention efforts. Ability to identify specific student needs and to refer students effectively to available resources. Able to read and interpret state guidelines.
• Physical Capabilities N/A
• Employment Category: Full-Time
• Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
• Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
• Position Available Date: 10/16/2026
• Grant Funded Position: No
• If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

Quick Link: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52864

Posting Supplemental Questions

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Training Certificates
9. Other Document
10. List of 3 References
11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
13. Letter of Interest
14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
15. Additional Document