Senior Academic Advisor

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Academic Advisor at The University of Texas at San Antonio will manage a complex advising caseload, interpret academic policies, and guide students toward timely degree completion. The role requires expert knowledge of advising practices, collaboration across departments, and leadership in staff training and mentoring.

Responsibilities include coordinating interventions, maintaining records, contributing to strategic initiatives, and supporting assessment efforts to improve student

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of academic advising principles and student success practices.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership, coaching, mentoring, and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an active advising caseload and provides advanced academic advising for complex cases.
• Advises students on degree requirements, policies, course selection, and academic planning.
• Interprets and applies university policies to complex student situations.
• Leads training and onboarding for advising staff and mentors teammates.
• Participates in professional development and university committees related to advising.

Skills

Academic advising

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range

Up to $72,900 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume and Cover Letter are required (both must be in PDF format).

Job Details

Job Summary

The Senior Academic Advisor serves as an advanced advising professional responsible for providing holistic academic advising services, managing complex student cases, and leading initiatives that support student success, retention, persistence, and timely degree completion. This position maintains an active advising caseload while serving as a subject matter expert on university policies, academic regulations, and advising best practices. The Senior Academic Advisor provides support for the Director of Advising, mentors and trains advising staff, supports assessment and continuous improvement efforts, and collaborates across departments to resolve complex student concerns. The position contributes to strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and the development of innovative advising practices within the advising unit and UT San Antonio academic advising community that enhance the student experience and support institutional goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains an active advising caseload while providing advanced academic advising to students with complex academic circumstances.
• Advises students individually and/or in group settings regarding degree requirements, academic policies, course selection, registration, graduation requirements, and academic planning.
• Interprets and applies institutional policies, procedures, and academic regulations to complex student situations.
• Identifies barriers to student success and coordinates interventions through collaboration with faculty and campus partners.
• Maintains accurate advising records and monitors student academic progress.
• Serves as a resource and subject matter expert for advising staff regarding advising practices, policies, procedures, and complex student issues.
• Assists with training, and onboarding of new advisors and provides ongoing professional guidance and mentorship to advising team members.
• Assists Director with advising initiatives, operational improvements, and student success strategies.
• Provides testing and assessment feedback on student information systems as needed.
• Provides functional leadership for advising projects, committees, and workgroups as assigned.
• Participates in professional development opportunities and remains current on advising best practices, university policies, and student success strategies.
• Serves on committees relevant to academic advising and student success.
• Represents UT San Antonio Academic Advising in events that may occur outside of normal work hours.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of direct academic advising experience at an institution of higher education.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Adminstration, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Direct UT San Antonio Academic Advising experience.
• Experience mentoring, training, onboarding, or providing functional leadership to advising staff.
• Experience managing complex student cases.
• Experience utilizing student information systems, degree audit systems, and student success/ academic advising technologies.
• Experience with proactive student caseload management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of academic advising principles, student development theory, and student success practices.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop recommendations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of university policies and academic requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex academic / institutional policies and procedures to individual situations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.

Working Conditions

• Office environment. May be asked to work extended hours within a varying schedule, which may include weekends and evenings. Occasional travel to professional meetings and conferences.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affine Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.