Student Ready Advisor

The Student Ready Advisor plays a critical role in supporting student success (progression, retention, and completion) by providing academic advising, career planning, and personal development guidance to college students. This position helps students navigate academic challenges, set and achieve educational and career goals, and connect with campus resources to enhance their college experience. Assists with the administration and coordination of one or more essential academic or coaching program(s) or initiative(s). Assists with the training and onboarding of new student ready advisors and may provide supervision of a small team of advisors and support staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic academic advising and coaching for current and prospective at promise student populations utilizing multiple modalities such as in-person, virtual, phone, and email.
• Provide guidance on academic topics such as degree requirements and relevant course selection and provide students with assistance in setting and achieving educational and career goals.
• Help students make informed academic decisions by teaching them how to track their academic progress, locate and interpret appropriate policies, and utilize the tools and resources available.
• Monitor the academic progress of a caseload.
• Analyze and interpret student data, transcripts, and placement results.
• Enter notes into Inspire, following best practices for documenting student appointments/contacts/interventions.
• Caseload management requires keeping abreast of relevant academic programs and support services such as counseling, career coaching, and tutoring within a College and the University and referring students as appropriate.
• Speaks to various constituencies representing the DSS and University community (e.g., students, advisors, parents, faculty, administrators, etc.) regarding the coaching and advising processes and other activities. May require teaching a section UNIV 1131 reserved for enrolled at- promise students.
• Maintain a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures as it relates the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and other THECB regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with four (4) years of experience working with college students in an academic advising or coaching capacity or a equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressive academic advising experience at a public R1 University.
• Leadership and/or supervisory experience at an institution of higher education.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and assessing student development programs/projects. Academic Advisor II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High impact academic advising and/or coaching practices; CAS standards; University academic advising and coaching practices
• Federal, state, and local policies and procedures governing academic advising and/or coaching;
• Administrative functions as it relates to advising and coaching; college/school major and degree requirements; and resources provided by organizations such as Life Bound, NACADA and TEXAAN
• A working knowledge and ability to utilize the University Catalog is essential
• Student advocacy; written and verbal interpersonal communication; organizing information and projects; problem solving; adhering to deadlines; taking initiative; resource management; proactive outreach; and navigating student information systems
• Lead others; work professionally, collaboratively, and independently; build strong relationships with internal and external constituents;
• Work with sensitive information and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Run reports and assess efforts; track and monitor student progress and help implement appropriate student interventions; use a full array of organizational resources appropriately;
• Apply student recruitment/outreach/retention skills; prioritize work with a high degree of initiative; manage multiple projects, assignments, and responsibilities;
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Civitas or other Student Information Systems.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Working Conditions

• Standard office setting
• Repetitive use of keyboard
• Ability to travel to different campus locations.
• May include remote and virtual academic advising work outside an office.

Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC RequirementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides 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. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University InformationThe University of Texas at Arlington 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. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 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. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
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