Academic Advisor, Advising Administration

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio

(UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range

: $53,196 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

: Full Time

Posting Close Date

: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

:

• Resume and Cover Letter are required. Please submit both files as PDFs.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor provides holistic academic advising and student support services that promote student success, persistence, and timely degree completion. This position maintains an active advising caseload and assists students with academic planning, degree requirements, university policies, and campus resources. The Academic Advisor develops collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners to support informed decision-making and student achievement. The Academic Advisor serves as a primary resource for students navigating their academic journey, utilizing student data and outreach strategies to identify and address barriers to success. This position contributes to advising initiatives, student engagement efforts, and continuous improvement activities that support institutional goals and student outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Advises students individually and/or in group settings regarding degree requirements, academic policies, course selection, registration, graduation requirements, and academic planning.
• Assists students in developing educational and career goals through comprehensive and developmental advising practices.
• Maintains an assigned advising case load and provides timely outreaches to students as needed regarding academic progress, registration, retention initiatives, and university deadlines.
• Maintains accurate advising records and monitors student academic progress.
• Interprets and communicates university policies, procedures, and academic requirements accurately and consistently.
• Identifies students experiencing academic, personal, or institutional barriers and provides appropriate referrals to campus resources and support services.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success and resolve student concerns.
• Provides testing and assessment feedback on student information systems as needed.
• May assist with training of new advisors.
• Participates in professional development opportunities and remains current on advising best practices, university policies, and student success strategies.
• Serves on committees relevant to academic advising and student success.
• Represents UT San Antonio Academic Advising in events that may occur outside of normal work hours.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48\.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of academic advising experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience working with student caseloads.
• Experience utilizing student information systems, degree audit tools, or advising technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of university policies and academic requirements
• Ability to interpret policy and apply to individual situations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport and build effective relationships with students
• Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis. Occasional after hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work primarily

on campus

. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.