Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10494
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/27/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: $42,295 annualized
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials

• Resume and Cover Letter are required. Please submit both files as PDFs.

Essential Functions
Job Summary

• To participate in the planning and delivery of academic advising and counseling services and programs that promote comprehensive educational opportunities for all students. Cooperate with faculty members in providing for academic advising needs of individuals or groups of students. Responsible for understanding and interpreting the requirements and academic options in specific assigned areas and for knowing basic information about other academic areas to facilitate the student's pursuit of fields of interest.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides timely information and advice to students (individually and groups) regarding the development of educational course/degree plan options, the resources available, and university policies.
• Organize and assist in departmental projects, providing audits for graduating seniors, and submitting substitutions to the Dean for approval.
• May be required to train students or staff involved in academic advising.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution
• At the department's discretion: a Bachelor's degree and two years of academic advising or related experience may substitute for the Master's Degree
• One year of experience working with students in a higher education environment
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' experience working with students in a higher education environment
• Experience working with student caseloads

Working Conditions
Working Environment:

• Normal office environment.
• May be asked to work extended hours within a varying schedule, which may include weekends and
• evenings.
• Occasional travel to professional meetings and conferences.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Currently you are applying for a position in UTSA Academic Advising. Please note that as enrollment changes, your appointment in particular areas/disciplines may change.
• Applicants must specifically address in their resume and cover letter how they meet all required education, experience, and skills for this position.
• The required education must be completed by August 31, 2023.
• Applicants selected for the interview must provide an advising portfolio at the time of the interview. Interviewees may also be required to facilitate a presentation at the time of the interview.
• Applicants selected for the interview must be able to show proof that they are eligible and qualified to work in the United States if selected for hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.