Assistant Director of Academic Advising

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $68,600 to $70,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Position

Affords assistance with the administration, coordination, and supervision of an advising unit/program. This includes advising students, program development and implementation, data collection/interpretation, strategic outreach and implementation of advising campaigns, preparation of reports, and meeting program objectives. Requires coordination of academic advising activities that proactively engage students in ways that help them achieve their educational pursuits. Reports to an individual who is responsible for the academic advising efforts of the College, School, or Unit (e.g, advising director).

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision of advisors and/or support staff, accountable for performance of team, and assists with their onboarding and ongoing training.
• Speaks to various constituencies representing the academic program and academic advising community (e.g., students, advisors, parents, faculty, administrators, etc.) regarding the advising process, orientation, and other activities.
• Develops, implements, and manages complex advising initiatives designed to support student success/retention outcomes for a unit, college, or school. This includes strategic outreach and implementation of advising campaigns across CONHI.
• Collects and interprets data, creates reports, and offers ongoing program improvement suggestions for improvement. Participates in data-informed analyses and decision-making processes with advising director and/or executive team.
• Maintain a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures. Keep abreast of relevant academic programs and support services such as counseling and tutoring within a College and University and provide appropriate referrals to students.
• Shares in the direct advising duties for a small diverse subpopulation, drop-ins, and/or serves as back-up for area advisors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field.
• Experience working at a college or university providing direct academic advising assistance to a caseload of students.
• Experience hiring, training, and supervising staff.
• Demonstrated success overseeing outreach campaigns and conducting proactive advising.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled at overseeing outreach campaigns and conducting proactive advising
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel etc)
• Skilled at supervising staff
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of University academic advising practices

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy.