Senior Academic Advisor

Job Posting Title:

Senior Academic Advisor

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Hiring Department:

College of Liberal 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:

Apr 01, 2025

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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

We believe the best ideas are born from sharing viewpoints, opinions, and perceptions from colleagues with varied backgrounds and experiences. For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, visit our website. 

Our college seeks to build a supportive, growth-minded community and cultivate outstanding and courageous leaders. For more information on staff leadership and professional development offerings, please click here and here. 

What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package including but not limited to: 

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) 

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds 

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses 

• Tuition assistance 

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card 

Purpose

Primarily provide academic advising services and support to undergraduate students pursuing the Psychology major leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. 

Responsibilities

• ROUTINE ACADEMIC ADVISING: Responsible for understanding and communicating requirements and academic options to facilitate student progress to degree and pursuit of academic goals. Establish rapport and counsel students on educational opportunities and initiatives. Provide information about degree requirements, academic policies, and institutional rules/regulations; answer students' questions, give them support, and empower them to make informed academic decisions and navigate the University. Assist students with petitions and overrides; create and update degree profiles; keep clear, accurate notes on student interactions; and track student contacts.

• REGISTRATION ADVISING/ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT: Advise students during

  registration and add/drop periods at the start of each semester. Assist students with semester course selection, verify course applicability and progress to degree. Support all UT students who need a