Associate Academic Advisor, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering inCockrell School of Engineering

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As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.

Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

The Associate Academic Advisor supports the success and engagement of undergraduate in McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering students through academic advising, student support programming, and coordination of key undergraduate initiatives. This position provides individual and group advising, manages peer academic support programs, administers student scholarships and awards, and assists with student success, retention, and degree completion efforts. The role collaborates closely with students, faculty, staff, and university partners to enhance the undergraduate student experience through advising, academic support services, data analysis, and departmental events and outreach activities.

• Provide individual and group academic advising to undergraduate Chemical Engineering students.
• Monitor degree progress and assist students with academic planning, registration, and university policies.
• Develop advising materials and resources.
• Connect students with appropriate university resources and support services.
• Administer department-level undergraduate research awards, scholarships, and cash prizes, including coordination of nomination and selection processes.

• Coordinate the McKetta Tutors and Graders Program, including recruitment, student assignments, and performance management.
• Manage the McKetta Peer Advisors Program, including…