Senior Academic Advisor, College of Natural Sciences

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level and to be a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences, and ensures everyone feels they belong. This role serves as a leadership position within the CNS advising Center, working with Advising Coordinators to connect with faculty in CNS. The position requires the ability to work in the US on a full-time basis without sponsorship. The purpose of this role is to provide academic advising for students in biosciences fields, act as a liaison between the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) Undergraduate Education (UE) and CNS Biosciences Department for faculty interactions, student-facing logistics, and college-level needs. It also involves overseeing projects between academic affairs staff at the departmental level and student affairs at the Dean’s Office level, ensuring collaboration across CNS units, and advancing the core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity.
Demonstrated ability to effectively provide academic and non-academic advising to students.
Ability to teach, present, and/or train student audiences.
Excellent verbal, written, digital and virtual communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Proficiency with Excel, Box and other relevant software.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
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.
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 higher education setting working with student success initiatives.
Staff and student program implementation experience.

Responsibilities

Advise students individually and in groups for a variety of majors and programs in CNS with an emphasis in one of the areas advised by Natural Sciences Advising.
Continuously communicate with students to provide accurate and important college- and university-wide information.
Work with students on class selection for upcoming semesters.
Create graduation plans.
Assist with pre-health and career path planning.
Process degree petitions.
Address the individual academic and non-academic needs of students.
Provide advising and assistance during Spring/Summer/Fall Orientation sessions.
Lead specific programs or processes for CNS Advising, with this portfolio focusing on Medical Laboratory Sciences advising services and faculty connections, as well as external partners.
Attend meetings, professional development sessions, provide trainings, and serve on committees as assigned.
Support special projects and staff events within CNS.