Honor College Academic Counselor I

Honor College Academic Counselor I

 

Location: San Antonio, TX

 

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

Job ID: 12186

 

Full/Part Time: Full Time

 

Org Marketing Statement

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

 

In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

 

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 09/30/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

 

Salary Range: $40,000- $45,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

 

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

 

Required Application Materials:

 

• Resume and cover letter are required.

 

Essential Functions

 

Job Summary

 

Function: Works to support student development in the Honors College, which can include Honors curriculum advising, intellectual discovery across Honors College programs, student engagement, and career coaching tailored to an honors student population.

 

Scope: Advise, guide, and mentor Honors College students.

 

Core Responsibilities

 

• Participates in new student orientation with the Honors Academic Counseling Team.

• Assists with new student onboarding.

• Advises, guides, and mentors Honors College students in Honors curriculum completion.

• Assists students in the preparation of application materials for experiential learning, including internships, service learning, study abroad, and undergraduate research.

• Assists in organizing and executing events related to student development.

• Conducts audits and other report processes for Honors students with assistance from the Honors Academic Counseling Team.

• Tracks relevant retention, satisfactory progress, and graduation data regarding Honors students.

• Maintains and records regular communication with Honors students.

• Participates in campus, community service, and extracurricular events for Honors, virtually and/or in person as appropriate, which may include evening and weekend events

• Assists in designing and delivering programming to encourage student participation in areas of Honors education.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Periodic:

 

• Interviews students for Honors programs.

• Serves on Honors committees and represents Honors in university committees.

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in an academic discipline.

• Two (2) years of experience working with college students in an advising, program coordination, or program management capacity.

• Strong and engaging public speaking skills.

• Ability to advise using high-impact educational practices.

• Outstanding written communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in an academic discipline.

• Experience working with special student populations, including high-achieving students, in a collegiate setting.

• Experience with Honors education at the collegiate level.

• Experience with the administration of one or more of the following areas: undergraduate admissions, study abroad, internship placement, student event planning and execution, college peer-to-peer development programs, undergraduate research, service learning, or similar student development areas.

• Experience educating/teaching students in high school or higher education.

• Experience with Banner or similar academic data management systems.

• Experience with honors programs, colleges, or students.

 

Additional Information

 

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.

• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

 

Working Conditions

 

• Office environment.

• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.

• 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 be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

 

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. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

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