Associate Academic Advisor, Chemical Engineering Undergrads

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Associate Academic Advisor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering. This role supports undergraduate students through advising, program coordination, and departmental events at UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, coordinating tutoring programs, managing peer advisors, and analyzing data to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with two (2) years of experience working with students in an academic capacity OR
• Bachelor’s degree with four (4) years experience working with college students in an academic capacity
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group academic advising to undergraduate Chemical Engineering students.
• Monitor degree progress and assist students with academic planning, registration, and university policies.
• Develop advising materials and resources.
• Connect students with appropriate university resources and support services.
• Administer department-level undergraduate research awards, scholarships, and cash prizes, including coordination of nomination and selection processes.
• Coordinate the McKetta Tutors and Graders Program, including recruitment, student assignments, and performance management.
• Manage the McKetta Peer Advisors Program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, payroll coordination, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate the First-Year Interest Group (FIG) program.
• Support planning and execution of undergraduate student programs and events, including New Student Orientation, Commencement, Explore UT, Parents\' Weekend, and the Undergraduate Poster Competition.
• Serve in leadership or support roles for departmental events, programs, and special initiatives.
• Prepare statistical reports and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Monitor graduation rates, degree completion timelines, and other student success metrics.
• Provide departmental leadership with data and analyses to support strategic planning and program assessment.
• Participate in university, college, and advising-related meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Attend Academic Counselors Association meetings, college advising meetings, and other relevant forums.
• Serve on departmental, college, or university committees and advisory groups as assigned.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.
• Work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Associate Academic Advisor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering. This role supports undergraduate students through advising, program coordination, and departmental events at UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, coordinating tutoring programs, managing peer advisors, and analyzing data to improve outcomes.