Academic Advisor

Job Overview

Position Title:

Academic Advisor I. Department: CONHI Student Success Advising.

Location:

Arlington. Full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. Travel to various campus locations may be required; remote and virtual advising work is also possible.

Salary: $41,500 starting, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Conduct academic advising for current and prospective graduate students via in‑person, virtual, phone, and email modalities.
• Provide guidance on degree requirements, course selection, and help students set and achieve academic and career goals.
• Teach students to track progress, locate and interpret policies, and utilize campus resources.
• Monitor caseload progress, proactively outreach to provide just‑in‑time assistance.
• Verify degree progress, remove holds, and approve forms to ensure timely student progression.
• Analyze student data, transcripts, and placement results.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and University policies and procedures.
• Stay informed of relevant academic programs and support services (counseling, tutoring) and refer students as appropriate.
• Participate in campus events, orientation, advising meetings, professional conferences, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One year of experience advising college students or adolescents.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Additional experience in an academic environment.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies governing academic advising, and familiarity with academic advising associations such as NACADA and TEXAAN.
• Working knowledge of the University Catalog.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication, organization, problem‑solving, deadline‑management, initiative, outreach, and navigation of student information systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to work professionally, collaboratively, and independently.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; willingness to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Criminal background check required. Position may have access to critical infrastructure; ongoing background checks will be conducted as necessary.

Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Full benefits information and compensation calculator are available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, and gender expression.

Retaliation against persons who oppose discrimination is prohibited.