Associate Academic Advisor, College of Natural Sciences

** Job Posting

Title:

** Associate Academic Advisor, College of Natural Sciences**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** College of Natural Sciences**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
- ***
* Location:

** AUSTIN, TX**---
- **** Job Details:**## General Notes 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. .
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.## Purpose To provide academic advising to students pursuing natural sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Neuroscience) and entry-level coursework in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS). To facilitate multiple sections of small learning communities and/or support programmatic initiatives. Provide accurate and timely information on course and degree options to a wide range of students.

To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.## Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
* Attend meetings, professional development and serve on committees as assigned. Support or lead office projects as needed. Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.##

Required Qualifications
* 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.*##

Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree in related field.
* Experience in counseling, group work, assessment and administration of student academic programs.## Salary Range $45,000## Working Conditions
* Environmental Demands: may work around standard office conditions
* Physical Tasks:
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation## Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest
** Important*
* ** for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions…