Student Ready Advisor

University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Student Ready Advisor to support student success through academic advising, career planning, and personal development guidance. The role helps students navigate challenges, set goals, and connect with campus resources, contributing to progression, retention, and completion.

Responsibilities include holistic advising across modalities, guiding degree requirements, tracking progress, and coordinating programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and four years of experience advising or coaching college students.
• Experience supporting at-promise or diverse student populations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising and coaching across multiple modalities.
• Guide degree requirements and course selection to help goals.
• Monitor progress, interpret data, and provide interventions.
• May supervise a small team and contribute to staff training.
• Coordinate programs and liaise with campus resources.

Skills

Academic advising

Coaching

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Civitas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $52,200 to $73,800. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• References (minimum of three)

Purpose of Position

The Student Ready Advisor supports student success, including progression, retention, and completion, by providing academic advising, career planning, and personal development guidance. The position helps students navigate academic challenges, establish and achieve educational and career goals, and connect with campus resources to enhance their college experience. Assists with the administration and coordination of essential academic or coaching programs and initiatives, as well as the training and onboarding of new Student Ready Advisors. May supervise a small team of advisors and support staff.

Essential Functions

• Conducts holistic academic advising and coaching for current and prospective at-promise student populations through multiple modalities, including in‑person, virtual, phone, and email.
• Provides guidance on academic topics, including degree requirements and relevant course selection, and assists students in establishing and achieving educational and career goals.
• Helps students make informed academic decisions by teaching them how to track their academic progress, locate and interpret applicable policies, and utilize available tools and resources.
• Monitors the academic progress of an assigned caseload.
• Analyzes and interprets student data, transcripts, and placement results.
• Enters notes into Inspire, following best practices for documenting student appointments, contacts, and interventions.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant academic programs and support services, including counseling, career coaching, and tutoring, within the College and University, and refers students to appropriate resources.
• Communicates with various members of the DSS and University community, including students, advisors, parents, faculty, and administrators, regarding coaching and advising processes and related activities.
• May teach a section of UNIV 1131 reserved for enrolled at-promise students.
• Maintains a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures related to the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and other Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree and four (4) years of experience working with college students in an academic advising or coaching capacity, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible academic advising experience at a public R1 university.
• Leadership and/or supervisory experience at an institution of higher education.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and assessing student development programs and projects.
• Previous experience as an Academic Advisor II.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of high‑impact academic advising and coaching practices, including University practices and CAS standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and University policies governing academic advising, including major and degree requirements.
• Knowledge of advising administrative functions and professional resources, including NACADA, TEXAAN, and LifeBound.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to lead others and work collaboratively and independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to monitor student progress, generate reports, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Ability to apply proactive outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Ability to identify and appropriately utilize campus resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and student information systems such as Civitas.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Some evenings and weekends as needed

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

PreEmployment Background Check

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [e-mail].