"Academic Advisor"

Academic Advisor

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14621

Full/Part Time: Full Time

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university...

Salary Range: Up to $50,536 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover letter are required. Please submit both files as PDFs.

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor participates in the planning and delivery of academic advising and counseling services and programs that promote comprehensive educational opportunities for all students. This role cooperates 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 UT San Antonio 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

• 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 work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check...