Academic Advisor - Excellent Benefits Package

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Fertility Benefits

• Flexible Spending, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance

• 401(a) Pension Plan, 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, & Retirement Group Insurance

Position Summary:
Provide direct academic advising to individuals or groups of advisees to enhance the academic experience, student retention and completion. Assists with the administration and coordination of one or more essential academic advising program(s) or initiative(s). Assists with the training and onboarding of new academic advisors and may provide supervision of a small team of advisors and support staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct academic advising for current and prospective students utilizing multiple modalities such as in-person, virtual, phone, and email.

• Provide guidance on academic topics such as degree requirements, relevant course selection, and provide students with assistance in setting and achieving educational and career goals.

• Help students make informed academic decisions teaching them how to track their own academic progress, locate and interpret appropriate policies, and to utilize the tools and resources available.

• Monitor the academic progress of a student caseload. This includes proactive outreach to provide students with just-in-time assistance.

• Conduct verification of degree progress, removal of holds, and approval of various forms to ensure timely student progression, etc. Analyze and interpret student data, transcripts, and placement results.

• Enter advising notes into MyMav following best practices for documenting student appointments/contacts.

• TSI Community Outreach and Campus Liaison Provides daily oversight and implementation of advising best-practices, communication of program requirements, the creation of reports, and ongoing program improvement and assessment.

• Prepare reports and participate in data-driven analyses and decision-making processes.

Qualifications include:

• Master’s degree with four (4) years of experience working with college students in an academic advising capacity or the equivalent experience.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/dallas-2024mar/

Dallas Diversity Job Fair
Thursday, March 28, 2024
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
15201 Dallas Parkway
Addison, TX 75001

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.

• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.

• Bring multiple copies of your resume.

• Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.

• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.

• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.

• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/dallas-2024mar/