Senior Academic Advisor

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to provide individual and group academic advising for CS, SDS, and the Accelerated Transfer Program. You will manage internal transfer processes, track progression, and support orientation and academic planning across the School of Computing.

Responsibilities include advising on degree requirements, course selection, registration, and connecting students with campus resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience working with college students, or a master’s degree in a related field and four years of experience working with college students.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Advise students in CS, SDS, and Accelerated Transfer Program on degree requirements and planning.
• Manage Internal Transfer processes, promotions, and progression records.
• Support freshman and external transfer orientation and advising assignments.
• Prepare reports and collaborate with faculty and partners on curriculum and enrollment matters.

Skills

Advising

Student services

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years experience with college students

Master’s degree + 4 years experience with college students

Job description

Job Posting Title: Senior Academic Advisor ---- Hiring Department: School of Computing ---- 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

General Notes This position will support the university’s new School of Computing, which includes 3 strong departments and more than 6,500 students across all programs. This places UT among the most significant intellectual hubs for computer science, information, and statistics and data science research and education anywhere in the world. The School of Computing has a close relationship with Austin’s thriving tech culture and works at the forefront of fields spanning artificial intelligence, robotics and quantum computing; data science, statistics and scientific discovery; cybersecurity and trustworthy computing; and human-centered technology, information, and the societal impacts of computing.

Purpose

Provide individual and group academic advising to students in Computer Science, Statistics and Data Sciences, and the Accelerated Transfer Program. Manage Internal Transfer and academic progression processes and support academic planning and student programs across the School of Computing.

Responsibilities

Academic Advising & Student Support

Advise students in Computer Science, Statistics and Data Sciences (SDS), and the Accelerated Transfer Program on degree requirements, academic planning, course selection, registration, school and university policies, and available resources. Provide registration support, including assisting students with course selection, enrollment questions, and academic requirements during registration and add/drop periods. Support students in making informed academic decisions and connect them with appropriate School, college, and University resources. Maintain accurate advising records and student documentation.

Internal Transfer & Academic Progression

Manage the Computer Science and SDS Internal Transfer process, including applications, communications, records, and process administration. Manage semester-based C S Entry-Level promotions, including eligibility review, student communications, and appeals for Promotion Committee review. Maintain records and data related to Internal Transfer and student progression. Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and School partners to evaluate processes and recommend improvements.

Orientation & Student Programs

Participate in and support freshman and external transfer orientation. Provide academic advising and registration support during orientation. Assist with presentations, advising assignments, student communications, and other orientation activities. Support School-wide student programs and transition initiatives as needed.

Academic Planning, Reporting & Collaboration

Prepare 12th class day and other student and enrollment reports to support academic planning and advising operations. Serve as the advising liaison with Statistics and Data Sciences and collaborate on advising priorities, student populations, and academic processes. Track and provide performance metrics and student data to support program planning and decision-making. Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and School partners on curriculum, registration, enrollment, and other academic matters affecting students.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience working with college students, or a master’s degree in a related field and four years of experience working with college students.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin or in a complex higher education environment.
• Experience in academic advising, student services, or academic program administration.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and academic partners.

Salary Range

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

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

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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