Senior Academic Advisor – Mcketta Department of Chemical Engineering
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $50000 – $50000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus six years of experience working with students in an academic counseling capacity; or master’s degree plus four years of experience.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to interact professionally with staff, students, and the public with diplomacy, discretion, and tactful judgment.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office.
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Academic degree advising of Chemical Engineering undergraduates individually or in a group environment.
- Includes the development of advising materials, monitoring four-year degree progress, and assisting with coordinating peer advisor training and oversight.
- Assists students individually with academic concerns, questions, registration issues, and connects students to available University resources.
- Provide statistics for standard reports and ad hoc information requests for program analysis.
- Monitor graduation rates and timelines and provide department leadership with student program data when needed.
- Coordinate all aspects of the McKetta Peer Advisors program, including recruiting new students, training Peer Advisors, submitting appointment details to the department’s HR Coordinator, and addressing performance issues.
- Assist faculty members with various academic and administrative concerns and questions including but not limited to: grade changes, student issues, allegations of scholastic dishonesty, scholarship nominations, etc.
- Assist Advising Coordinator with projects and special programs including but not limited to: New Student Orientation, Admitted Students Day, Commencement, Explore UT, Parent’s Weekend, Bi-Annual Poster Competition and their related activities.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and talks related to UT, advising, and department/majors: College Advising Meetings, Academic Counselors Association meetings, and College professional development activities.
- Serve on committees or advisory boards as needed.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six years or more of prior experience working in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or both.
- Evidence of ability and dedication to promoting student success in diverse student populations.
- Experience supervising and/or training student employees.
- Experience showing a high degree of initiative and good judgment.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with UT course management and student information systems, including Advisor’s Toolkit, EASI, GSIS, NRRECS, Class Manager, CIM, CIS Request System, FaSET, and the Grade Reporting system.
- Knowledge of UT academic policies and procedures.