Associate Academic Advisor, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Academic Advisor supports the success and engagement of undergraduate in McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering students through academic advising, student support programming, and coordination of key undergraduate initiatives. This position provides individual and group advising, manages peer academic support programs, administers student scholarships and awards, and assists with student success, retention, and degree completion efforts. The role collaborates closely with students, faculty, staff, and university partners to enhance the undergraduate student experience through advising, academic support services, data analysis, and departmental events and outreach activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with two (2) years of expereince working with students in an academic capacity OR Bachelor’s degree with four (4 ) years experience working with college students in an academic capacity
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• More than four years of related academic advising or student services experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success and engaging with various student populations.
• Experience supervising and/or training student employees.
• Knowledge of UT academic and student information systems
• Knowledge of UT academic policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group academic advising to undergraduate Chemical Engineering students.
• Monitor degree progress and assist students with academic planning, registration, and university policies.
• Develop advising materials and resources.
• Connect students with appropriate university resources and support services.
• Administer department-level undergraduate research awards, scholarships, and cash prizes, including coordination of nomination and selection processes.
• Coordinate the McKetta Tutors and Graders Program, including recruitment, student assignments, and performance management.
• Manage the McKetta Peer Advisors Program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, payroll coordination, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate the First-Year Interest Group (FIG) program.
• Support planning and execution of undergraduate student programs and events, including New Student Orientation, Commencement, Explore UT, Parents' Weekend, and the Undergraduate Poster Competition.
• Serve in leadership or support roles for departmental events, programs, and special initiatives.
• Prepare statistical reports and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Monitor graduation rates, degree completion timelines, and other student success metrics.
• Provide departmental leadership with data and analyses to support strategic planning and program assessment.
• Participate in university, college, and advising-related meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Attend Academic Counselors Association meetings, college advising meetings, and other relevant forums.
• Serve on departmental, college, or university committees and advisory groups as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level