Senior Academic Advisor, Computing & Data Sciences

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

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide individual and group advising to students in Computer Science, Statistics and Data Sciences, and the Accelerated Transfer Program. You will guide degree planning, registration, and academic progress.

Responsibilities include managing internal transfer processes, supporting orientation, tracking performance metrics, and collaborating with faculty and School partners to improve advising and student

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage the Computer Science and SDS Internal Transfer process, including applications, communications, records, and process administration.
• Manage semester-based CS 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide individual and group advising to students in Computer Science, Statistics and Data Sciences, and the Accelerated Transfer Program. You will guide degree planning, registration, and academic progress.

Responsibilities include managing internal transfer processes, supporting orientation, tracking performance metrics, and collaborating with faculty and School partners to improve advising and student