"Academic Advisor I"

Job Summary

To participate in the planning and delivery of academic advising and counseling services and programs that promote comprehensive educational opportunities for all students. Cooperate with faculty members in providing for academic advising needs of individuals or groups of students. Responsible for understanding and interpreting the requirements and academic options in specific assigned areas and for knowing basic information about other academic areas to facilitate the student's pursuit of fields of interest.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides timely information and advice to students (individually and in groups) regarding the development of educational course/degree plan options, the resources available, and university policies.
2. Organizes and assists in departmental projects, providing audits for graduating seniors, and submitting substitutions to the Dean for approval.
3. May be required to train students or staff involved in academic advising.
4. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution. At the department's discretion: a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of academic advising or related experience may substitute for the Master's degree.
• One (1) year of experience working with students in a higher education environment.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with students in a higher education environment.
• Experience working with student caseloads.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Working Conditions

Main Campus/Downtown, Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.