Academic Advisor II

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Academic Advisor II will deliver 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two (2) years of experience working with college students or adolescents in an advising capacity or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is strongly preferred.
Two (2) years of experience as an academic advisor at a public R1 University.

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.
Plans for Graduate Student Orientations both online and in person.
Works with the Academic Advisor III to plan and arrange department graduations.
Assists the Business Office Coordinator with the Master’s and PhD UEP Preparation.
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.