Academic Advisor III

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an academic advisor to provide direct advising to individuals or groups, support student retention, and assist with training new advisors. The role involves multi-modal advising, guiding students on degree requirements, course selection, and career planning, and analyzing student data for program improvement.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, interpreting policies, and documenting interactions in the advising system, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and four years of experience working with college students in an academic advising capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with analyzing student data and generating advising notes/reports.
• Knowledge of NACADA/TEXAAN guidance and CAS standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct academic advising to individuals or groups via in-person, virtual, phone, and email.
• Guide students on degree requirements, course selection, and educational/career planning.
• Monitor progress, interpret policies, and document appointments in MyMav.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MyMav

University Catalog

Job description

Purpose of Position

Provide direct academic advising to individuals or groups of advisees to enhance the academic experience, student retention and completion. Assists with the administration and coordination of one or more essential academic advising program(s) or initiative(s). Assists with the training and onboarding of new academic advisors and may provide supervision of a small team of advisors and support staff.

Essential Functions

• Conducts academic advising for current and prospective students utilizing multiple modalities such as in-person, virtual, phone, and email.
• Provides guidance on academic topics such as degree requirements, relevant course selection, and provides students with assistance in setting and achieving educational and career goals.
• Helps students make informed academic decisions teaching them how to track their own academic progress, locates and interprets appropriate policies, and to utilize the tools and resources available.
• Monitors the academic progress of a student caseload.
• This includes proactive outreach to provide students with just-in-time assistance.
• Conducts verification of degree progress, removal of holds, and approval of various forms to ensure timely student progression, etc.
• Analyzes and interprets student data, transcripts, and placement results. Enters advising notes into MyMav following best practices for documenting student appointments/contacts.
• Provides daily oversight and implementation of advising best-practices, communication of program requirements, the creation of reports, and ongoing program improvement and assessment.
• Prepares reports and participate in data-driven analyses and decision-making processes.
• Speaks to various constituencies representing the university and academic advising community (e.g., students, advisors, parents, faculty, administrators, etc.) regarding the advising process, orientation, and other activities.
• Assists with the training and onboarding of new academic advisors and may provide supervision of a small team of advisors and support staff.
• Maintains a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of relevant academic programs and supports services such as counseling and tutoring within a College and University and provides appropriate referrals to students.
• Participates in meetings, professional conferences, and individual professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree and four (4) years of experience working with college students in an academic advising capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressive academic advising experience at a public R1 University. Leadership and/or supervisory experience at an institution of higher education.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and assessing student development programs/projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High-impact academic advising practices; CAS standards; and university academic advising practices.
• Federal, state, and local policies and procedures governing academic advising functions, including probation, dismissal, and reinstatement processes; college/school major and degree requirements; and resources provided by academic advising associations such as NACADA and TEXAAN.
• Working knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize the University Catalog.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits