Senior Academic Advisor

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Senior Academic Advisor

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 14622
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $72,000 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 Details

Job Summary

The Senior Academic Advisor assists with the administration, coordination and supervision of an advising unit, including direct supervision of staff when requested by the center supervisor. Administration and coordination of programs includes development and implementation, management of publicity and data collection/interpretation, preparation of reports, and meeting program objectives; and/or management of more complex academic advising activities. Responsible for working collaboratively across constituencies to develop and implement practical solutions to complex problems; training and supervising advising staff when requested; assisting with implementation and assessment of efficient operations; understanding and communicating the needs of specific populations of students to administrators; implementing and interpreting institutional rules to students; and facilitating the exchange of academic advising information to all concerned parties.

Core Responsibilities

1. Assists and supports the director in organization, delivery, and assessment of academic advising services and/or supervises advising staff in the absence of or at the request of the direct supervisor.
2. Interacts with and performs various outreach functions with groups, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, community members, and parents.
3. Administers academic advisor's file reviews; prepare advisors' performance reviews; recommend/encourage professional development of advisors; and develop, coordinate, and implement in-house training programs.
4. Explores new models for effective and efficient delivery of academic advising.
5. Prepares required reports, budget plans and other information needed by the supervisor. Conduct advisor file audits.
6. Develops and implements graduation/retention project(s) as assigned that benefit the college advising center.
7. Participates in professional conferences and individual professional development.
8. Serves on committees relevant to the mission of the unit.
9. Represents the unit in community events that may occur outside of normal work hours.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• At the department's discretion: a Bachelor's degree and eight years of academic advising or related experience may substitute for the Master's degree.
• Four (4) years of direct academic advising experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and assessing student development programs/projects.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with student caseloads.
• UTSA academic advising experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a higher education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Experience with a student information system.
• Experience as a proactive self-starter.
• Experience compiling data and reports.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• May be asked to work extended hours within a varying schedule, which may include weekends and evenings.
• Occasional travel to professional meetings and conferences

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 occasional

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. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.