Senior Academic Advisor
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide high quality service to undergraduate Biomedical Engineering students through advising, leading orientation and informational sessions, keeping student records, tracking progress towards degree completion, and academic administrative support. This position will collaborate with other staff and participate in Cockrell School student programs and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Student Advising – Academic degree advising of Biomedical Engineering undergraduates individually or in a group environment. Includes the development of advising materials, monitoring four-year degree progress, and assisting with coordinating peer advisor training and oversight. Administration and oversight of department-level undergraduate research awards, scholarships, and cash prizes including coordination of the nomination and selection process. Assists students individually with academic concerns, questions, registration issues, and connects students to available University resources. Manages the weekly undergraduate newsletter. (40%)
- Support Undergraduate Academic Programs – In conjunction with the Advising Coordinator, coordinate the Belong mentoring program and First-Year Interest Groups. (20%)
- Student Event Support – Assist Advising Coordinator with projects and special programs including but not limited to New Student Orientation, Gone to Engineering, Commencement, bi-annual Poster Symposiums and their related activities. Act in a leadership or support role (as assigned) to carry out programs/activities/events. (15%)
- Data Requests and Analysis - Provide statistics for standard reports and ad hoc information requests for program analysis. Monitor graduation rates and timelines and provide department leadership with student program data when needed. (10%)
- Engage with Campus Advising Community – Attend meetings, trainings, and talks related to UT, advising, and department/majors: College Advising Meetings, Academic Counselors Association meetings, and College professional development activities. Serve on committees or advisory boards as needed. (10%)
- Faculty Support – Assist faculty members with various academic and administrative concerns and questions including but not limited to grade changes, student issues, allegations of scholastic dishonesty, scholarship nominations, etc. (5%)
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus six years of experience working with students in an academic counseling capacity; or master’s degree plus four years of experience.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment in dealing with students, faculty, and administrators.
- Professional appearance and demeanor. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of UT academic policies and procedures.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or both. More than six years of above experience.
- Experience supervising and/or training student employees.
- Experience showing a high degree of initiative and good judgment. Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with UT course management and student information systems, including Advisor’s Toolkit, EASI, GSIS, NRRECS, Class Manager, CIM, CIS Request System, FaSET, and the Grade Reporting system.
Salary Range: $48,000+ depending on qualifications
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