Career & Academic Advisor

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for an Academic Advisor in Brownsville, TX. The role provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students.

You will use data to monitor degree progress and identify interventions, while guiding students on course options, majors, and degree completion requirements; occasional travel across the Rio Grande Valley is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• One year of experience with college students in education or service roles.
• Experience providing academic advisement is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
• Teach strategies for academic planning, major selection and academic success.
• Offer routine career guidance related to majors and career goals.
• Maintain knowledge of resources, degree options, admissions criteria and completion requirements.
• Enter data regarding academic advisement and monitor student progress.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in education or psychology (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Calendar sharing

Email

Student information system access

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for an Academic Advisor in Brownsville, TX. The role provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students.

You will use data to monitor degree progress and identify interventions, while guiding students on course options, majors, and degree completion requirements; occasional travel across the Rio Grande Valley is required.