Academic Advisor for Multiple Departments

Position Summary

Under general supervision and with moderate latitude for independent judgment and initiative, this position serves as an academic and co-curricular advisor and mentor to students from admissions through graduation. Advisors are expected to ensure accurate course selection to maintain academic progress, appropriate advising to engagement opportunities, assistance with understanding and maintaining financial aid eligibility, and persistence to degree completion.

Essential Functions

• Delivers personalized advising and support to an assigned cohort of students to enhance the student experience.
• Develops academic and co-curricular plans that create meaningful pathways to degree completion, promoting student engagement in high-impact practices, bridging students’ academic, financial, and social realities through social and financial literacy resources to ensure successful advising, retention, and student success strategies within cohort assignment.
• Tracks and assesses students’ satisfactory academic progress for financial aid and provides academic assistance through respective programs/systems.
• Communicates and meets regularly with assigned cohort of students; records and maintains complete, accurate advising information and student records within appropriate platforms; participates in new student orientations including presentations/activities for new students and parents; and manages retention communication campaigns within assigned cohorts.
• Communicates and collaborates with colleagues in the advisor community and personnel across campus, including enrollment services, academic colleges, and student life, serving as an advocate for students with campus resources and services.
• Prepares appropriate and accurate email communication, advising reports, and other academic documents; is a custodian of university documents and records; maintains a high degree of confidentiality; and maintains compliance with university rules and regulations to ensure academic and administrative integrity.
• Understands and supports the department’s role in accomplishing the University’s mission.
• Participates in committees, professional trainings, industry conferences and conventions. Occasional travel is required.
• Succeeds in utilizing all Microsoft Office software and institutional software systems including the student information system and online scheduling platform.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Two years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities.

Core Competencies

• Quality of Work: Knowledge; Accuracy; Customer Service; Accountability; Commitment
• Productivity: Analytical Thinking; Problem Solving; Prioritization; Completion of Job Assignments; Initiative/Proactive
• Reliability: Adaptability; Trustworthiness; Dependability; Integrity; Attendance
• Teamwork: Collaboration; Interpersonal Skills; Communication; Contribution

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

Employee Agreements

Employee agrees to abide by Code of Ethics set forth by the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Texas System; complies with all state and University policies.

Disclaimer

Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.