Director, Academic Advising

Director, Academic Advising

 

Location: San Antonio, TX

 

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

Job ID: 13596

 

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 UT Health 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 06/22/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

 

Salary Range: $70,000 annualized.

 

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

 

Required Application Materials:

 

• Resume and Cover letter are required (both must be in PDF format).

 

Essential Functions

 

Job Summary

 

The Director for Academic Advising will direct the daily operations of an academic advising unit, including supervision of professional staff, university academic personnel hiring and unit training, problem resolution with students and personnel. To serve as a liaison to Dean, Associate Dean, Faculty members, Senior Vice Provost or Student Success, and other administrative offices at UTSA. This role is responsible for working collaboratively across all UTSA units to develop and implement practical solutions to complex problems; understanding and communicating the needs of specific populations of students to administrators and faculty, implementing and communicating institutional rules to students; understanding and communicating the needs of staff and students to administrators for the improvement of student advising, facilitating the exchange of academic advising information to all concerned parties; work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Advising and Senior Vice Provost for Student Success.

 

Core Responsibilities

 

• Responsible for the daily supervision of academic advisors.
• Interacts with and performs various outreach functions with groups, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, community members, and parents.
• Meets with students to resolve any advising issues or concerns.
• Explores new practical research models for effective delivery of academic advising or develop new assessment programs.
• Assists in the coordination of activities among the UTSA academic advising community.
• Develops and implements unit projects.
• Ensures timely communication of information from Senior Vice Provost for Student Success and Executive Director of Advising to professional staff.
• Prepares required reports, and other projects as required by Executive Director of Advising, or Associate Dean.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director of Advising and Senior Instructional Manager to recruit, train and evaluate professional staff within the advising unit.
• Participates in professional conferences and individual professional development activities.
• Serves on committees relevant to the mission of academic advising and the unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

 

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in a higher education setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master's degree in higher education.
• Ten (10) years of experience with a minimum three (3) years of experience in academic advising and two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of student information systems/platforms such as Banner and Degree Works
• Excellent teamwork skills.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Additional Information

 

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Currently you are applying for a position in UTSA Academic Advising. Please note that as enrollment changes, your appointment in particular areas/disciplines may change.
• Applicants must specifically address in their resume and cover letter how they meet all required education, experience, and skills for this position.
• Applicants selected for the interview may also be required to facilitate a presentation at the time of the interview.

 

Working Conditions

 

• Main/Downtown Campus
• Office environment.
• 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 occasional.

 

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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