Associate Academic Advisor, College of Natural Sciences

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu. Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. The purpose of this role is to provide academic advising to students pursuing natural sciences majors in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS). This includes facilitating multiple sections of small learning communities and/or supporting programmatic initiatives. The advisor will provide accurate and timely information on course and degree options to a wide range of students and advance the core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated ability to effectively provide academic and non-academic advising to students.
Ability to teach, present, and/or train a wide range of students.
Proven ability to effectively and positively collaborate with others.
Superb written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
Must be student-centered and focused on student success.
Ability to anticipate next steps and initiate action without being asked.
Proven ability to act with discretion and hold necessary information confidential.
Limited evening and weekend hours may be required.
Must be able to work in-person on The University of Texas at Austin campus.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field.
Experience in counseling, group work, assessment and administration of student academic programs.

Responsibilities

Provide academic advising, as well as non-academic support and referrals, to students individually and in groups.
Provide accurate and timely information on degrees, University resources, and long-term planning.
Oversee Natural Sciences Advising Center survey and data collection processes or provide academic advising support for students in a CNS student program or community. This support may include drop-in advising sessions for students in the program, visiting that program’s student seminar course(s), and liaising with the office that manages the student program.
Present academic advising material through workshops, facilitate multiple sections of CNS Foundations Cornerstone seminars, and participate in new student orientation.
Attend meetings, professional development and serve on committees as assigned.
Support or lead office projects as needed.
Other related functions as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.