| Posting Number |
S04048P |
| Position Title |
Part-time Academic Advisor I (S04048P) |
| Department |
Division of Student Success |
| Location |
Arlington |
| Job Family |
Student Success |
| Position Status |
Part-time |
| Work Hours |
Flexible |
| Work Schedule |
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| Open to |
External and Internal |
| FLSA |
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| Salary |
19,000 |
| Duration |
Job terminates |
| Pay Basis |
Monthly |
| Benefits Eligible |
No |
| Job Summary |
In a part-time role (19 hours/week), this position delivers individual and group academic advisement to prospective and current students in the University Studies Major. Provides professional advisement through an assigned student caseload offering guidance and information to supplement and enhance the academic experience, student retention and completion. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- Conducts academic advising for students interested in, or pursuing a degree in University Studies utilizing multiple modalities such as in-person, virtual, phone, and email
- Provides guidance on academic topics such as degree requirements, relevant course selection
- Provides students with assistance in setting and achieving educational and career goals
- Helps 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.
- Monitors the academic progress of a student caseload. This includes proactive outreach to provide students with just-in-time assistance
- Conducts verification of degree progress, removal of holds, and approval of various forms to ensure timely student progression, etc
- Analyzes and interpret student data, transcripts, and placement results.
- Enters advising notes into MyMav following best practices for documenting student appointments/contacts
- Maintains 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
- Participates in New Maverick Orientation and other critical campus events for the benefit of the University Studies program and students
- Performs other duties as assigned
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| Required Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree in related field. One year of experience working with college students or adolescents in an advising capacity or the equivalent experience |
| Working Conditions |
- Standard office setting. Repetitive use of keyboard.
- Ability to travel to different campus locations.
- May include remote and virtual academic advising work outside an office.
- Evening and weekend work may be required.
- Position is 19 hours/week.
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| Special Conditions for Eligibility |
- 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 use the University Catalog is essential.
- Written and verbal interpersonal communication; organizing information; problem solving; adhering to deadlines and time management; taking initiative; outreach; and navigating student information systems.
Ability To:
Work professionally, collaboratively, and independently; and proficiently use Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint.
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| Working Title |
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| 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.
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