Attend meetings, professional development, provide trainings, and serve on committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity.
Demonstrated ability to effectively provide academic and non-academic advising to students.
Ability to teach, present, and/or train student audiences.
Excellent verbal, written, digital and virtual communication skills. Excellent analytical skills.
Proficiency with Excel, Box and other relevant software.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
Proven ability to effectively and positively collaborate with others.
Superb written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
Must be student-centered and focused on student success.
Ability to anticipate next steps and initiate action without being asked.
Proven ability to act with discretion and hold necessary information confidential.
Limited evening and weekend hours may be required.
Must be able to work in-person on The University of Texas at Austin campus.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Requirements
Master's degree in related field.
Experience in higher education setting working with student success initiatives.
Staff and student program implementation experience.
Salary Range
$55,000
Working Conditions
Environmental Demands: may work around standard office conditions.
Physical Tasks: Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting Title:
Senior Academic Advisor, College of Natural Sciences ----
Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX ----
Job Details:
General Notes
The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu .
Promote the growth of the Natural Sciences Advising Center and connections with key stakeholders in CNS through understanding key university policies, procedures, deadlines, and other administrative needs. Serve as a leadership position within the CNS advising Center along Advising Coordinators to connect with faculty in CNS.
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
Provide academic advising for students in biosciences fields; s erve as liaison between the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) Undergraduate Education (UE) and CNS Biosciences Department for faculty interactions, student facing logistics, and other college-level needs. Oversee projects between academic affairs staff at the departmental level and student affairs at the Dean's Office level and ensure collaboration between staff across both units within CNS. To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.