Associate Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Education, Moody College of Communication

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication is seeking an Associate Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Education. You will deliver high-touch academic advising and support to students across majors in a hybrid setting, helping guide them toward timely graduation.

Responsibilities include tracking progress, supporting orientation and MAC activities, and participating in college events and committees to enhance the student experience.

Qualifications

• Masters degree with 2+ years of academic counseling experience, or a Bachelor's with 4+ years in a related field.
• Experience advising students on degree plans and timely graduation.
• Experience developing or leading workshops or programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of UT policies, course offerings, and degree plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, student-centered academic advising across Moody College of Communication majors.
• Advise in a hybrid environment (in person and via Zoom) on academic plans and deadlines.
• Track student progress, verify degree profiles, and document contacts in the system.
• Assist with orientation, MAC planning, and support for exchange students as needed.
• Lead Moody Academic Communities (MACs) and coordinate weekly lessons and speakers.
• Participate in Moody College events and serve on committees as appropriate.

Education

Masters degree or higher in Counseling/ related field OR Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience in academic counseling

Experience advising college students on degree plans and progression

Job description

Job Posting Title: Associate Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Education, Moody College of Communication

Hiring Department: Moody College of Communication

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: Purpose To participate in the planning and delivery of academic advising services and programs that promote comprehensive educational opportunities for students in the Moody College of Communication, consistent with the goals of timely graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, high-touch, and customer-service driven academic advising to students across all Moody College of Communication majors.
• Advises in a hybrid environment (in person and online via Zoom), individually and/or in small groups on academic plan of study, important college and university deadlines and other academic matters consistent with timely graduation.
• Tracks academic progress of students, particularly those with academic difficulty, including those on Academic Warning; Verifies that student official degree profiles are accurate; Records each student contact in EAB Navigate 360.
• Assist with one or more of the cross-functional responsibilities of the Undergraduate Education area which may include but are not limited to freshman and transfer orientation, Moody Academic Community (MAC) planning and implementation, and or working with exchange students in Moody.
• Lead and participate in one or more Moody Academic Communities (MACs) by building community with a small cohort of students, monitoring student mentors, executing weekly lessons, scheduling guest speakers and educating students about campus resources.
• Fully participate in all Moody College of Communication signature events and programs which include but are not limited to Honors Day, Family Weekend, CommUnity and Gone To Texas, Graduation and Commencement events, and Freshman/Transfer Orientation.
• Hold active membership with the Academic Counselors Association (ACA) on campus.
• Serve on Moody College committees and/or university-wide committees as appropriate.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree and at least 2 years of experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity, or Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience in a related field. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Masters Degree and more than two years of experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity. Experience working with educational, co-curricular and/or interdisciplinary programs at a college or university.
• Experience developing and leading workshops, programs or special events.
• Knowledge of UT policies, procedures, course offerings, and degree plans, and experience advising students about their degree plans.

Salary Range $50,000

Working Conditions

Standard office environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

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Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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Compliance

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