Associate Director, Undergrad Advising & Programs

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Associate Director, Academic Advising & Programs in the Department of Computer Science on UT Main Campus. This role leads advising operations for CS and Statistics & Data Science undergraduate programs, supervising staff and shaping orientation and enrollment initiatives to drive student success and timely degree completion.

Responsibilities cover governance of advising strategies, program oversight for certificates and integrated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student affairs, academic program administration, or higher education administration.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, academic program administration, enrollment management, student affairs, or higher education administration.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, projects, or initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of academic policies, student records, and degree requirements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use information to inform decision-making and program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for advising operations supporting undergraduate Computer Science and Statistics & Data Science students.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate advising staff while establishing operational goals, service standards, and assessment practices.
• Provide leadership for orientation, onboarding, and transition initiatives in collaboration with university orientation and enrollment partners.
• Develop advising strategies, policies, and operational processes that support student success and timely degree completion.
• Serve as a resource for complex academic, enrollment, and student issues, and assist with school info sessions for prospective students when needed.
• Provide operational oversight and coordination for the Programming & Computation Certificate and Five-Year BS/MS Integrated Program in partnership with faculty leadership.
• Oversee advising services and student support initiatives for honors, interdisciplinary, integrated degree, and selective-entry programs, including Turing Scholars, Texas CSB, and other specialized student populations.
• Coordinate student communications, enrollment processes, advising initiatives, and program operations for assigned populations.
• Partner with faculty directors and program leadership to support student success, program assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of new academic programs and student opportunities within the School of Computing.
• Lead efforts related to enrollment management, student progression, and degree completion.
• Oversee petitions, policy exceptions, and implementation of university, college, and school academic policies.
• Assist with course demand planning, enrollment forecasting, and registration management.
• Monitor student progression and academic outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop recommendations and solutions to address complex academic, enrollment, and policy-related issues.
• Serve as a liaison among faculty, students, families, and university partners.
• Collaborate with faculty and School leadership on academic policies, curriculum implementation, and strategic initiatives.
• Build partnerships across advising, enrollment management, and student affairs units to support School priorities.
• Represent the School on committees, working groups, and institutional initiatives.
• Develop reports, analyses, and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Assess advising services, orientation initiatives, and academic programs to support continuous improvement.
• Leverage technology and emerging tools to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Participate in professional development.

Skills

Academic advising

Enrollment management

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Communication

Policy administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Associate Director, Academic Advising & Programs in the Department of Computer Science on UT Main Campus. This role leads advising operations for CS and Statistics & Data Science undergraduate programs, supervising staff and shaping orientation and enrollment initiatives to drive student success and timely degree completion.

Responsibilities cover governance of advising strategies, program oversight for certificates and integrated