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Academic Advisor

  • Full Time, onsite
  • University of the Incarnate Word
  • San Antonio, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Position Information

Position Title Academic Advisor

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing engaged academic advising to support student retention and success and will include providing guidance on degree program options, academic and curricular requirements, and course planning. The Academic Advisor reports to the Senior Academic Advisor.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Academic Advising & Student Support

Description Of Job Duties

  • Provide academic advising services for students in their degree program;
  • Assist students in developing a comprehensive academic plan;
  • Review student progress; refer student to tutor and other student support services as appropriate;
  • Advise student on appropriate majors and careers opportunities;
  • Follow departmental guide for tracking progress of assigned students;
  • Implement intervention strategies and communicate outcomes as appropriate to aid in student success; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty Name Departmental & Campus Engagement

Description Of Job Duties

  • Collaborate and engage with university partners to maintain strong relationships and seamless advising processes;
  • Retrieve, review, and report data;
  • Serve as point of contact for issues and concerns and escalate to supervisor when necessary;
  • Attend university events and serve on committees;
  • Develop and present information to new and continuing students, parents, and faculty; and
  • Coordinate and communicate academic advisor activities throughout the various advising cycles (e.g., start of the semester, registration prep, registration, drop dates, etc.).

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Strong presentation skills for individual and group audience;
  • Proficiency in handling multiple priorities, pivoting based on changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and problem solving;
  • Outstanding ability to work with professionalism and confidentiality in a deadline driven environment with shifting priorities;
  • Ability to consistently apply best practices in advising;
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; and
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of experience in advising, student development, or related academic function within higher education or professional position in a high school setting such as counselor, teacher, or administrator. (At the department’s discretion additional education or professional experience in a field directly related to the advisor’s specific responsibilities may substitute for experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) or more years of advising experience in higher education.
  • Master’s Degree.
  • Experience with health professions degree planning and requirements.
  • Experience with database management systems: Banner, DegreeWorks, etc.
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with extended hours as needed, especially during peak periods.

Physical Demands

Ability to move across campus to various buildings for meetings and events.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number AS2017PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Full Time

Job Category Administrator (exempt)

Desired Start Date 11/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to Senior Advisor

Salary $49,500 Annualized

Open Date 10/10/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.