Academic Advisor III
Purpose
Purpose:
Advising science and mathematics teacher candidates, College of Science; assisting
with implementation and assessment of efficient operations, understanding and
communicating the needs of science and mathematics teacher certification majors to
the administration; establishing policies for the advising of these students
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Assist with the coordination and supervision of complex advising for students
seeking science and mathematics teacher certification and degree completion.
Oversee staff when requested by supervisor/director.
20 % Time
Function 2:
Provide program implementation; interpret institutional rules to students facilitating
the exchange of academic advising information to students, faculty and
administration; explore new models for effective and efficient delivery of academic
advising.
20 % Time
Function 3:
Collect data; prepare quarterly reports; account for meeting program objectives;
prepare annual required budget plans and other information for the UTeach program
advising unit.
20 % Time
Function 4:
Coordinate academic advising activities/projects among the academic advising
community; interact with and perform various outreach functions with groups,
including students, faculty, staff, administrators, community members and parents;
represent the unit in community events that may occur outside of normal work
hours; handle publicity. Will be involved in recruiting students to the science and
mathematics teacher certification programs.
10 % Time
Function 5:
Assist with the recruitment and training of academic advising staff.
10 % Time
Function 6:
Periodically participate in professional conferences and individual professional
development. Serve on committees relevant to the mission of the UTeach advising
unit.
10 % Time
Function 7:
Perform other duties as assigned.
10 % Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree. 6 years of higher education experience with minimum of 4 years in
direct academic advising. Applicants must include in their online resume the
following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed
(from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2)
Education: school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and hours completed
if not graduated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years academic advising experience at UT Arlington. 1 year of
supervisory experience in an institution of higher education. Tact, diplomacy and
judgment in dealing with students, faculty and administrators; excellent customer
service skills. Excellent writing and communication skills.