Liberal Arts Academic Advising Lead

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts seeks an Academic Advising Coordinator on the UT Main Campus to lead and coordinate the undergraduate advising team, supervise staff, and serve as liaison to Plan II Honors.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Student Affairs, development of college-wide advising policies, and support for students' timely graduation through comprehensive advising and enrollment management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience with college students or in an academic advising capacity.
• Master's degree and six years of experience.
• Doctoral degree and four years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an academic advising team and oversee staff development.
• Coordinate advising services for undergraduates among advisors and with academic departments.
• Serve as liaison to College of Liberal Arts Student Affairs administration on HR, budgets, and policy.
• Develop and implement college-wide advising policies and procedures to improve advising quality and student success.
• Support registration advising and enrollment management, including course selection and waitlists.
• Participate in New Student Orientation and create advising materials for onboarding.
• Pursue professional development and attend relevant advising and college meetings.
• Maintain coordination and communication within the advising team and with faculty leadership.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Initiative

Interpersonal Relationships

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts seeks an Academic Advising Coordinator on the UT Main Campus to lead and coordinate the undergraduate advising team, supervise staff, and serve as liaison to Plan II Honors.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Student Affairs, development of college-wide advising policies, and support for students' timely graduation through comprehensive advising and enrollment management.