Academic Advisor III
Job Description
TITLE: Academic Advisor III
JOB CODE: 3085
EFFECTIVE DATE:
FLSA STATUS: E
EEO6 CODE: 3 = Professional/Non-faculty
PURPOSE: To assist with the coordination and supervision of an advising unit or program,
including oversight of staff when requested by the center supervisor or advising administrator;
program implementation; handle publicity, data collection, preparation of reports and
accountability for meeting program objectives; or to manage more complex academic advising
activities.Responsible for working collaboratively across constituencies to develop and
implement practical solutions to complex problems; for training and supervising advising staff
when requested; for assisting with implementation and assessment of efficient operations,
understanding and communicating the needs of specific populations of students to
administrators, implementing and interpreting institutional rules to students, facilitating the
exchange of academic advising information to all concerned parties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise advising staff in the absence of or at the request
of the direct supervisor. Advise a specific population of students individually and in groups.
Interact with and perform various outreach functions with groups, including students, faculty,
staff, administrators, community members and parents. Explore new models for effective and
efficient delivery of academic advising. Coordinate academic advising activities/projects among
the academic advising community. Prepare required reports, budget plans and other information
for the unit when requested by the supervisor. Assist with the recruitment and training of
academic advising staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in professional conferences
and individual professional development. Serve on committees relevant to the mission of the
unit. Represent the unit in community events that may occur outside of normal work hours.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
REPORTS TO: Functions independently; receives general instruction from designated
supervisor.
SUPERVISION: N/A
SUPERVISION-OTHER: May provide collaborative leadership to employees, peer
advisors, student workers, etc.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: $education
REQUIRED EDUCATION-OTHER: Master's degree in a related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES-OTHER:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCIES: Six years of higher education
experience with minimum four years in direct academic advising.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two years academic advising
experience at UTA. One year of supervisory experience in an institution of higher
education.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact
with students, staff and administrators both during and after. May be asked to work extended
hours within a varying schedule, which may include weekends and evenings. Occasional travel
to professional meetings and conferences may be required.Tact, diplomacy and judgment in
dealing with students, faculty and administrators. Excellent customer service skills. Special job
requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification, render the position
security sensitive and thereby subject t provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.