Academic Advisor: Student Success & Career Planning

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for an Academic Advisor in Edinburg to provide collaborative academic advisement and career exploration. You will use data to identify student progress toward degree completion and implement interventions as needed.

Responsibilities include advising, academic planning, major selection, career guidance, and staying current on resources. A Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology or related field preferred.
• One year of experience in education or service-related setting with college students.

Responsibilities

• Provide informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
• Teach students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
• Provide routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements.
• Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services and resources with the objective of improving the student experience.
• Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education / psychology related field

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for an Academic Advisor in Edinburg to provide collaborative academic advisement and career exploration. You will use data to identify student progress toward degree completion and implement interventions as needed.

Responsibilities include advising, academic planning, major selection, career guidance, and staying current on resources. A Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience are required.