Academic Advising Director jobs in Brownsville, TX
Academic Advising Director directs the academic advising department, its processes, and its advisors. Works closely with academic advisors to ensure that a proactive and high-quality approach is taken with all students advising needs. Being an Academic Advising Director assists Dean or Associate Dean in the preparation and implementation of department wide goals, procedures, and controls. Analyzes existing goals and programs and recommends improvements. Additionally, Academic Advising Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the associate dean. The Academic Advising Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Academic Advising Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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ACADEMIC ADVISOR
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Brownsville, TX
FULL_TIME
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Number of Vacancies1
LocationBrownsville, Texas
DepartmentAcademic Advising Center
FTE1.0
FLSAExempt
Scope of JobProvides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. Utilizes data to identify, monitor, and assess students’ progress toward degree completion, implementing and evaluating appropriate interventions as needed.
Description of Duties- Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
- Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
- Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements.
- Staff assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department.
- Uses data and case management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conduct that outreach.
- Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly.
- Enters data regarding academic advisement services.
- Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services and resources with the objective of improving the student experience.
- Maintains a high-level of communication with students and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community.
- Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success.
- May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills and knowledge in academic advisement and related fields.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision GivenNone.
Required EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education, psychology or related field.
Licenses/CertificationsNone.
Required ExperienceOne (1) year of experience within an education or service-related agency working with college students.
Preferred ExperienceExperience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.
EquipmentUse of standard office equipment.
Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.
OtherAbility to use computers for word processing, calendar sharing, emailing, accessing student academic information. Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, administrators within higher education (i.e. college deans, department chairs, and other administrators, etc.) and professional staff. Strong written/verbal communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Ability to apply current University academic policies and procedures, current academic advisement practices, student academic monitoring and retention efforts. Ability to identify specific student needs and to refer students effectively to available resources. Able to read and interpret state guidelines.
Physical CapabilitiesN/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date02/29/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . - 1 Month Ago
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- Harlingen Medical Center
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- IDEA Public Schools
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- NINOS INC
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About Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous United States; only a handful of municipalities in Florida's Miami-Dade and Monroe counties (plus Everglades City in Collier County) are located farther south than Brownsville. The city has a total area of 84.867 square miles (219.805 km2), of which 81.528 square miles (211.157 km2) of it is land and 3.339 square miles (8.648 km2) is water, according to the United States Census Bureau of 2017.
The city is situated at the intersection of different climates (subtropical, Chihuahuan Desert, Gulf Coast plain, and Great Plains); this p...
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Income Estimation for Academic Advising Director jobs
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Brownsville, Texas area prices
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