ACADEMIC ADVISOR

The University of Texas System • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

The Academic Advisor at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. This role focuses on utilizing data to monitor and assess students' progress toward degree completion, implementing necessary interventions to support their academic journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• One (1) year of experience within an education or service-related agency working with college students.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in education, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
• Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
• Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/degree options, program admissions criteria, and degree completion requirements.
• Uses data and case management skills to identify students in need of special interventions and conduct outreach.
• Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly.
• Enters data regarding academic advisement services.
• Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services, and resources to improve the student experience.
• Maintains high-level communication with students and staff, building relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the external community.
• Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events, and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring, and academic success.
• May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in academic advisement and related fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree