Academic Advisor I or II

Posting Number S07155P Position Title Academic Advisor I or II Functional Title Academic Advisor I or II Department ECS Student Services Salary Range $40,000 - $52,000 Dependent on Level Hired Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 07/16/2026 Posting Close Date 08/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

Job Summary

Advisor I

Academic advisors provide academic advising services to students and advising-based perspectives to university colleagues and public stakeholders, such as students, family-members, and prospective students. By integrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills with basic knowledge of curricula, policies (departmental, School, and University), resources, and student development, Advisors helps students identify options, set academic and developmental goals, and make progress toward those goals.

The advisor assists in the development of advising programs and initiatives that facilitate student engagement, success, and retention, provides advising data, and collaborates with academic and other University operational units on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention.

Advisor II

Academic advisors provide specialized academic advising services to students and advising-based perspectives to University colleagues and public stakeholders, such as students, family-members and prospective students. By integrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills with intermediate knowledge of curricula, policies (departmental, School, and University), resources, and student development, the Advisor helps students identify options, set academic and developmental goals, and make progress toward those goals.

The advisor assists in the development of advising programs and initiatives that facilitate student engagement, success, and retention, provides advising data, and collaborates with academic and other University operational units on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention.

Minimum Education and Experience

ACADEMIC ADVISOR I

Bachelor's degree in related field.

ACADEMIC ADVISOR II

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience; or Master's degree.

Preferred

Education and Experience

Advisor I

* Bachelor's degree in related field.

* Professional student-focused experience in a higher education setting (e.g. academic advising, career advising, student affairs, etc.).

* Experience in and/or knowledge pertaining to university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as registration, class scheduling, degree and graduation requirements.

* Knowledge of mechanisms of student retention, student development theories, career development strategies, and recruitment strategies.

* Experience working with a population with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective students and their families.

Advisor II

* Bachelor's or master's degree in related field.

* Strong computer skills in electronic file management, word processing, database management, and spreadsheets and experience with student information systems.

* Professional student-focused experience in a higher education setting (e.g. academic advising, career advising, student affairs, etc.).

* Experience in and/or knowledge pertaining to university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as registration, class scheduling, degree and graduation requirements.

* Knowledge of mechanisms of student retention, student development theories, career development strategies, and recruitment strategies.

* Experience working effectively with a population with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective students and their families.

Other Qualifications

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