Associate Academic Advisor - Engineering Student Success

University of Texas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Free access to UT Austin's libraries &

Free rides on UT Shuttle and CapMetro

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Associate Academic Advisor for the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering to support undergraduate students through advising, program coordination, and data-driven improvements in student success.

You will lead advising initiatives, coordinate tutoring and peer programs, manage scholarships, and facilitate engagement activities that enhance the undergraduate experience and degree completion rates.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with two years of expereince working with students in an academic capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree with four 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 orientation, commencement, Explore UT, Parents’ Weekend, and the Undergraduate Poster Competition.
• Monitor graduation rates, degree completion timelines, and other student success metrics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Associate Academic Advisor for the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering to support undergraduate students through advising, program coordination, and data-driven improvements in student success.

You will lead advising initiatives, coordinate tutoring and peer programs, manage scholarships, and facilitate engagement activities that enhance the undergraduate experience and degree completion rates.