Academic Advisor II or III

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000, Depending on Education, Experience, and Advisor Level (II or III)

EPPS Undergraduate Advisor – School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS). The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an experienced Academic Advisor (Level II or III) to support undergraduate students in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS). This advanced advising role involves guiding students through their academic journey, including program requirements, course selection, and university policies, while connecting them with resources to enhance their academic and professional development.

The position includes in-person and virtual advising, monitoring academic progress, supporting student success initiatives, and opportunities for leadership within the advising team.

The ideal candidate has experience in academic advising, counseling, higher education, or related fields and is passionate about helping students achieve their goals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

• Advisor II:
  Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years related experience; or Master’s degree.
• Advisor III:
  Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years academic advising, counseling, higher education, social work, human services with students, young adults or adolescents, or related experience; or Master’s and four (4) years of related work experience.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.
• Experience advising university students.
• Knowledge of university policies, academic requirements, and campus resources.
• Familiarity with advising platforms and student information systems (e.g., People Soft, OnBase, Student Book).
• Experience participating in student recruitment, onboarding, or retention initiatives.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000, DOQ

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

• Advise students regarding program, School, and University policies and procedures.
• Proactively manage an assigned caseload of masters students, document all pertinent student information, and maintain student files and records.
• Conduct student meetings in-person and virtually on a regular basis.
• Use advising platform and case-load management strategies to establish targeted student populations for more intensive advising and meet those students a minimum of the required advising sessions per semester.
• Monitor the academic progress of students and determine satisfactory progress toward a master’s degree.
• Introduce students to opportunities that will enrich their academic experience, facilitate their academic and personal development, and support their educational success.
• Identify current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring, counseling) and refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance.
• Assist students in completing graduation applications.
• Participate in student success activities for the School and University.
• Communicate in a professional manner with program faculty, university administrators, researchers, staff, students, and campus visitors.
• Support class scheduling, enrollment, and systems related to class registration.
• Participate in and provide feedback on training and professional development activities.
• Develop and apply a comprehensive knowledge and skill of the assigned specialty advising population.
• Participate in recruitment activities, programs, and initiatives.
• Provide advising information to prospective students and/or parents.
• Assist with student onboarding activities.
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