Senior Academic Advisor, Engineering Student Services, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Senior Academic Advisor, Engineering Student Services, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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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

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

The Senior Academic Advisor will participate in the planning, development, implementation and delivery of one or more programs designed to support undergraduate student populations and for the Cockrell School of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Engineering Academic Recovery Program which assists students struggling academically.

• Conducts routine developmental academic advising to include managing adds, drops, and withdrawals, appeal reviews, academic and scholastic warning advising and appeal reviews, crisis intervention advising, career counseling, resource referrals, major change advising, course selection advising for new first-year students, present prospective information sessions, FIG facilitator, and assisting with the coordination of graduation activities.

• Review and process Over 17 hours applications and Concurrent Enrollment applications.

• Leads the coordination of the Engineering Honors Program.

• Participates in university-wide and school-wide activities, such as Family Weekend, Order of the Engineer, Honors Day, Explore UT, and Commencement.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years' experience working with college students in a counseling or advising capacity.

• Commitment to working with and supporting undergraduate students and their families and engaging with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of backgrounds. 

• High energy, team player with strong, dynamic written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of constituents; students, families, faculty and other staff members.

• Able to work independently and in teams with overlapping projects.

• Demonstrated professional demeanor.

• Experience working with software for databases, spreadsheets, presentations and/or desktop publishing.

• Familiarity with video and web conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and four years of experience in higher education, college student personnel, liberal arts or communications.

• Experience working with high school or college-aged students.

• Experience supervising students and/or volunteers.

• Knowledge of the undergraduate student processes at UT Austin, familiarity with mainframe functionality, IDA, Advisors Toolkit, EASI, and EAB Navigate360.

• Able to work in a multi-faceted environment with tightly scheduled programs and deadlines.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Appreciation for and knowledge of engineering /STEM education and knowledge with the University of Texas at Austin and the Cockrell School of Engineering.