Academic Advisor II, UAC (S04512P)
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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1)
Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to
month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name,
degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S04512P
Position Title Academic Advisor II, UAC (S04512P)
Department Division of Student Success
Location Arlington
Job Family Student Success
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Ability to travel to different campus locations.
May include remote and virtual academic advising work outside an office.
Open to External and Internal
FLSA
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant
experience between $45,000 - $47,500
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor II delivers individual and group academic advisement to
current and prospective students new to UT Arlington. Assists with the
planning and delivery of an academic advising initiative, conducts proactive
outreach, provides interventions for students with academic early alerts, and
lends additional support to students on academic warning/probation.
Responsible for facilitating the exchange of academic and technical
information. Provide professional advisement to enhance the academic
experience, student retention and completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct academic advising for current and prospective students utilizing
multiple modalities such as in-person, virtual, phone, and email.
Provide guidance on academic topics such as degree requirements, relevant
course selection, and provide students with assistance in setting and
achieving educational and career goals.
Help students make informed academic decisions teaching them how to track
their own academic progress, locate and interpret appropriate policies,
and to utilize the tools and resources available.
Monitor the academic progress of a student caseload. This includes
proactive outreach to provide students with just-in-time assistance.
Conduct verification of degree progress, removal of holds, and approval of
various forms to ensure timely student progression, etc.
Analyze and interpret student data, transcripts, and placement results.
Enter advising notes into MyMav following best practices for documenting
student appointments/contacts.
Utilize tools such as SAS and Civitas.
Help improve existing policies and procedures.
Support initiatives such as campaigns to increase student enrollment and
ways to increase student access to advisors (i.e. virtual office hours,
group advising, etc.)
Maintain a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and
University policies and procedures.
Keep abreast of relevant academic programs and support services such as
counseling and tutoring within a College and University and provide
appropriate referrals to students.
Participate in meetings, professional conferences, and individual
professional development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience working with college
students or adolescents in an advising capacity (or comparable
experience).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree is strongly preferred.
Two (2) years of experience as an academic advisor at a public R1
University.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities :
Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures governing
academic advising functions; and resources provided by academic advising
associations such as NACADA and TEXAAN.
A working knowledge and ability to utilize the University Catalog is
essential.
Skill in student advocacy; written and verbal interpersonal communication;
organizing information and projects; problem solving; adhering to
deadlines; taking initiative; student recruitment and outreach; and
navigating student information systems.
Work professionally, collaboratively, and independently; and proficiently
use Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams,
SharePoint.
Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working collaboratively with
students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds,
and experiences.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women,
veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally,
the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual
orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The
UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1)
Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to
month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name,
degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
What is the highest degree you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
None of the above
How many years of experience do you have in academic advising?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 years or more
How many years of experience do you have working with college students or adolescents in an academic counseling capacity?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 years or more
What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)? (Proficient is the highest skill level)
No skills/Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
