Academic Advisor II

Posting Number: S04978P

Department: ECS Student Services

Salary Range:
Commesurate with experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:
Academic advisors provide specialized academic
advising services to students and advising-based perspectives to University colleagues and public stakeholders, such as students,
family-members and prospective students. By integrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills with intermediate knowledge of
curricula, policies (departmental, School, and University), resources, and student development, the Advisor helps students identify options,
set academic and developmental goals, and make progress toward those goals.

The advisor assists in the development of
advising programs and initiatives that facilitate student engagement, success, and retention, provides advising data, and collaborates with
academic and other University operational units on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years related experience; or Master’s degree.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field.
• Strong computer
  skills in electronic file management, word processing, database management, and spreadsheets and experience with student information
  systems.
• Professional student-focused experience in a higher education setting (e.g. academic advising, career advising, student
  affairs, etc.).
• Experience in and/or knowledge pertaining to university operations, policies, and procedures in areas such as
  registration, class scheduling, degree and graduation requirements.
• Knowledge of mechanisms of student retention, student
  development theories, career development strategies, and recruitment strategies.
• Experience working effectively with a diverse
  population, with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and prospective
  students and their families.

Important Message:
1) All employees serve as a representative of
the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all
interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to
providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university
community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities,
employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The
University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries
regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX
Coordinator.