Academic Advisor Ii, Uac (S04512P)

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.