Director (Academic Advising)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S06092P

Position Title

Position Title Director (Academic Advising)

Department

Department CONHI Student Success Advising

Location

Location Arlington

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Ability to travel to different campus locations.
• May include remote and virtual work outside an office.
• The majority of time spent in contact with students, staff, and administrators both during and after usual office hours.

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience starting at $80,000.

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Summary

The Director of Academic Advising supervises all aspects of the advising processes- admissions, advising, retention, and graduation for all applicants and current students in the online and campus-based programs in nursing and kinesiology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises Assistant Directors in the Office of Enrollment and Student Services and ensures that staff and student program needs are appropriately met.
• Reviews and updates all marketing and student-related admission/advisement materials.
• Collaborates with Executive Director of Enrollment and Student Services to resolve student issues that are beyond the scope of Assistant Directors.
• Resource and back-up to Assistant Director responsibilities during peak times.
• Serves as primary advisor for PhD in Nursing program
• Represents the undergraduate level programs within the College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with four (4) years of experience in a related field (working with college-level students) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience in advising/or related field.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft (MyMav) or other university student information management system

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of high impact academic advising practices; CAS standards: University academic advising practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local policies and procedures governing academic advising functions; probation, dismissal, and reinstatement procedures; college/school major and degree requirement; and resources provided by academic advising associations such as NACADA and TEXAAN .
• A working knowledge and ability to utilize the University Catalog is essential.
• Professional computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office.
• Involvement in professional development activities and participation in professional conferences that include travel. Tact, diplomacy and judgment in dealing with students, faculty and administrators.

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

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. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

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Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Maximum Number of References Accepted 3

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
  • None/less than 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 6 or more years
• * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
  • None/less than 1 year
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 6 years or more
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • None/less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

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