Senior Academic Advisor for Art and Art History

Job Posting Title:

Senior Academic Advisor for Art and Art History

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Hiring Department:

College of Fine Arts

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The College of Fine Arts is the college of creativity at The University of Texas at Austin—a home for artists, performers, designers, scholars, educators, makers and creatives ready to change the world.

Benefits package:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time 

• Paid holidays 

• Other services and perks.

This job description may not contain all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply.

This position is a student-facing position and is expected to have a high on-campus presence. This position is eligible for a hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) (on-campus and remote work). FWA arrangements are subject to manager approval and may shift due to changes in business needs. 

Purpose

Participate in the planning and delivery of academic advising services for Fine Arts Student Affairs, working primarily with students majoring in Art and Art History.

Responsibilities

• Routine Academic Advising: Serve as primary advisor to Art and Art History students. Establish rapport, provide support, and assist students in navigating the university. Provide information about degree requirements, academic policies, and institutional rules. Follow departmental guidelines and policies. Make appropriate referrals to other offices and programs.

• Developmental Advising: Assist students in identifying and pursuing educational, life, and career goals. Help students to identify and mitigate barriers to academic success.  Counsel students in distress. Stimulate student behaviors that develop independence, personal well-being, and growth.

• Major Enhancement: Coordinate major-specific student programs. Work closely with department leadership to enhance undergraduate opportunity and excellence. Apprise stakeholders of student needs. Provide essential input on curricular matters. Liaise with appropriate administrators to ensure course availability. With course scheduler, oversee course closing limits, reservations, wait lists, and prerequisite checks. Manage student petitions and memos.

• Communication: Inform students of advising and other opportunities via website, electronic newsletters, and digital publications. Draft correspondence and respond to generic inquiries. Share pertinent information on Art and Art History with relevant staff and groups.  Stay up to date on advising, college, and university initiatives. Communicate with faculty on student matters.

• Team Engagement:  Actively participate in team meetings and decision making. Support team members working with students majoring in other Fine Arts disciplines. Advance Fine Arts Student Affairs objectives and contribute to its programs (New Student Orientation, First-Year Experience, etc.).

• Professional Development and University Service: Increase knowledge and abilities through continuing education and professional development. Serve on departmental, Academic Counselors Association, and/or Fine Arts committees. Staff student events (Commencement, Gone to Fine Arts, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity OR Master's degree in a related field and four years of experience.

• Required Competencies:

  • Effective Communications

  • Initiative

  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail

  • Teamwork

  • Growth and Development Mindset

  • Service Excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advising or student affairs at The University of Texas at Austin or a comparable setting. 

• Affinity for Art/Art History or related fields.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $52,000

Working Conditions

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