What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advising Coordinator, Undergraduate Education, Moody College of Communication position at The University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Academic Advising Coordinator, Undergraduate Education, Moody College of Communication
Moody College of Communication
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Purpose
The Academic Advising Coordinator provides guidance and support to Moody College of Communication undergraduate students. This position is critical to the students matriculation through graduation and to the events and services provided to ensure student success.
Responsibilities
Bachelors Degree and 8 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity, or Masters Degree in a related field and 6 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity, or PhD in a related field and 4 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
More than the required years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity. Experience supervising full time staff in an academic advising environment. Experience working with educational, co-curricular and/or interdisciplinary programs at a college or university. Experience developing and leading workshops, programs or special events. Knowledge of UT policies, procedures, course offerings, and degree plans, and experience advising students about their degree plans.
Salary Range
$65,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Academic Advising Coordinator, Undergraduate Education, Moody College of Communication
Moody College of Communication
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Purpose
The Academic Advising Coordinator provides guidance and support to Moody College of Communication undergraduate students. This position is critical to the students matriculation through graduation and to the events and services provided to ensure student success.
Responsibilities
- Full participation in all Moody College of Communication signature events and programs which include but are not limited to: Honors Day, Family Weekend, CommUnity and Gone To Texas, Graduation Recognition Moments and Commencement events, and Freshman/Transfer Orientation.
- Lead and manage student caseloads, advising responsibilities and programming efforts to align with strategic priorities for the college including department initiatives across Moody majors, student success initiatives, and timely graduation success initiatives. Represent the college in cross-campus meetings and committees, serving as a liaison for Moody departments. Demonstrate expertise in verbal and written communication with students, staff, faculty, and campus partners. Work to achieve Moody Undergraduate Education goals using diplomacy and forward thinking.
- Leads and participates in one or more First Year Interest Groups (FIGs) or Transfer Interest Groups (TrIGs) by building community with a small cohort of students, monitoring student mentors, planning weekly lessons, scheduling guest speakers and informing students about campus resources.
- Provides quality, high-touch, and customer-service driven academic advising to a designated caseload of students across all Moody College of Communication majors. Advises in a hybrid environment (in person and online via Zoom), individually and/or in small groups on academic plan of study, important college and university deadlines and other academic matters consistent with timely graduation. Tracks academic progress of all students, particularly those with academic difficulty and monitors students on scholastic probation; Creates and maintains official degree profiles; Records each student contact on Advisor’s Toolkit Notes
- Supervise a team of academic advisors to provide guidance, resources, professional growth and development opportunities and support to lead them to success in their roles. Lead by example and clearly communicate goals and expectations of the Office of Undergraduate Education. Provide continual and consistent performance evaluation and feedback to the team.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Bachelors Degree and 8 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity, or Masters Degree in a related field and 6 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity, or PhD in a related field and 4 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling capacity.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
More than the required years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity. Experience supervising full time staff in an academic advising environment. Experience working with educational, co-curricular and/or interdisciplinary programs at a college or university. Experience developing and leading workshops, programs or special events. Knowledge of UT policies, procedures, course offerings, and degree plans, and experience advising students about their degree plans.
Salary Range
$65,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Typical office environment.
- Flexible work arrangement available.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Salary : $65,000