Associate Academic Advisor, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title

Associate Academic Advisor, College of Natural Sciences

Hiring Department

College of Natural Sciences

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

To provide academic advising to students pursuing natural sciences majors 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Attend meetings, professional development and serve on committees as assigned; support or lead office projects as needed; other related functions as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

• 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.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Must be able to work in‑person on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in counseling, group work, assessment and administration of student academic programs.

$50,000

• Environmental Demands: may work around standard office conditions.
• Physical Tasks:
  Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.