Senior Academic Advisor & Student Success Lead

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to manage a complex advising caseload, serve as a subject matter expert on university policies, and lead initiatives that support student success and timely degree completion. You will mentor staff, collaborate across departments, and contribute to continuous improvement in advising practices on campus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of direct academic advising experience in higher education, with

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.

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.

Skills

Advanced advising knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Student information systems

Degree audit systems

Advising technologies

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to manage a complex advising caseload, serve as a subject matter expert on university policies, and lead initiatives that support student success and timely degree completion. You will mentor staff, collaborate across departments, and contribute to continuous improvement in advising practices on campus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of direct academic advising experience in higher education, with