Associate Academic Advisor, Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies

Job Posting Title:

Associate Academic Advisor, Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies

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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.

Note on Search Timeline:

• Posting opens week of December 9

• UT Holiday: December 23 - January 1

• Candidate Review Begins: January 6

Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• ROUTINE ACADEMIC ADVISING: Serve as primary advisor to Arts & Entertainment (AET) 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.

• PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT: Work closely with department leadership to enhance undergraduate opportunity and excellence. 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.  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.). Staff student events (Commencement, Gone to Fine Arts, etc.).

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Increase knowledge and abilities through continuing education and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity OR

  • Master's degree in a related field and two 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. 

• Familiarity with Arts and Entertainment Technologies or related fields.

Salary Range

$48,000 fixed-rate

Working Conditions

• This is a student-facing position and will have a high on-campus presence.

• Prolonged screen time

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstatio