Senior Academic Advisor, Butler School of Music

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

6h•$53,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Fine Arts is the college of creativity at The University of Texas at Austin—a home for artists, performers, designers, scholars, educators, makers and creatives ready to change the world. Benefits package: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Other services and perks . This job description may not contain all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply. Purpose Participate in the planning and delivery of academic advising services for Fine Arts Student Affairs, working primarily with Butler School of Music students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and six years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity or Master's degree in a related field and four years of experience.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word and Outlook).
Demonstrated ability to track multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
Required Competencies: Effective Communication Emotional Intelligence Initiative Accuracy and Attention to Detail Teamwork Growth and Development Mindset Service Excellence
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in advising or student affairs at The University of Texas at Austin or a comparable setting.
Familiarity with Music as an academic discipline.

Responsibilities

ROUTINE ACADEMIC ADVISING: Serve as primary advisor to a caseload of students majoring in Music. Establish rapport, provide support, and assist students in navigating the university. Provide information about degree requirements, academic policies, and institutional rules. Follow departmental guidelines and policies. Make appropriate referrals to other offices and programs.
DEVELOPMENTAL ADVISING: Assist students in identifying and pursuing educational, life, and career goals. Help students to identify and mitigate barriers to academic success. Counsel students in distress. Stimulate student behaviors that develop independence, personal well-being, and growth.
MAJOR ENHANCEMENT: Coordinate major-specific student programs. Work closely with school leadership to enhance undergraduate opportunity and excellence. Apprise stakeholders of student needs. Provide essential input on curricular matters. Liaise with appropriate administrators to ensure course availability. With course scheduler, oversee course closing limits, reservations, wait lists, and prerequisite checks. Manage student petitions and memos.
COMMUNICATION: Inform students of advising and other opportunities via website, electronic newsletters, and digital publications. Draft correspondence and respond to generic inquiries. Share pertinent information on Music with relevant staff and groups. Stay up to date on advising, college, and university initiatives. Communicate with faculty on student matters.
TEAM ENGAGEMENT: Actively participate in team meetings and decision making. Support team members working with students majoring in other Fine Arts disciplines. Advance Fine Arts Student Affairs objectives and contribute to its programs (New Student Orientation, First-Year Experience, etc.).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE: Increase knowledge and abilities through continuing education and professional development. Serve on departmental, Academic Counselors Association, and/or Fine Arts committees. Staff student events (Commencement, Gone to Fine Arts, etc.).