Senior Academic Advisor
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Senior Academic Advisor----
Hiring Department:
School of Social Work----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Aug 01, 2024----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
About UT Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people.
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work, ranked among the top 10 programs of social work education in the country, values high-level scholarship, innovative teaching and commitment to service. Our mission is to promote social and economic justice, alleviate critical social problems and enhance human well-being.
Learn more about UT Austin’s mission and values, leadership and strategic plan.
The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:
Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Purpose
The Senior Academic Advisor will participate in the planning and delivery of academic advising and student success functions for students in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work Undergraduate Programs, demonstrating an advanced level of expertise and skill. Responsible for understanding and interpreting the requirements and academic options in the specific area and in other campus departments to facilitate the student's pursuit of social work.
Responsibilities
- PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Oversee BSW program advising and student success activities. Assist senior program coordinator in data collection and reporting, monitoring student success initiative progress, and recruitment. Track student progress through admission to graduation. Conduct Steve Hicks School of Social Work orientations in coordination with university new student services for first-year college students and external transfer students and families. Facilitate information sessions and advising for internal transfer students.
- STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND COMMUNICATION: Guide the operation of internal and external recruitment efforts with efficiency: receive prospective students (internal/external transfer and visiting first-year students) for pre-advising, hold internal transfer and admissions information sessions, and field general questions regarding social work minors. Oversee a proactive online presence for student communication. Manage the creation, distribution, and updating of advising materials. Organize extracurricular activities that cater to the interests and needs of students.
- SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM: Direct and take the lead in all Social Work Education Enhancement Program (SWEEP) activities.
- ADVISING: Advise students about the development of educational plan options and the resources available. Work closely with other academic advisors in order to provide timely information on course/degree options and university policies. Make appropriate referrals. Handle administrative tasks associated with student registration and student records— run degree audits, provide a
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