University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, Texas, United States, 78520
Academic Advisor Position
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
Office Location:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Human Resources, MASS Building 2nd Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539
Contact Phone Numbers:
Edinburg: (956)665-2451; Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu; Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
Posting Number:
SRGV869 profond,
Working Title:
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies:
2
Location:
Throughout the Rio Grande Valley (distributed institution)
Department:
Academic Advising Center
FTE:
1.0
FLSA:
Exempt
Scope of Job:
Provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. Utilizes data to identify, monitor, and assess students’ progression toward degree completion, and implements and evaluates appropriate interventions as needed.
Description of Duties:
Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self‑evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/degree options, program admissions criteria, and degree completion requirements.
Staff who have been approved to be assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department, attending advising staff meetings and trainings, and maintaining a dotted reporting line back to the centralized department.
Uses data and case‑management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conducts outreach accordingly.
Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly.
Enters data regarding academc advisment services.
Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices, materials, and resources with the objective of improving the student experience.
Maintains a high level of communication with students and staff, building relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community.
Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events, and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring, and academic success.
May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills xpath and knowledge in academic advisement and related tamam fields.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given:
None.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education, psychology or a related field.
Licenses/Certifications:
médicos
None.
Required Experience:
One (1) year of experience within an education or service‑related agency working with college students.
Preferred Experience:
Experience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.
Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, requiring presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the valley.
Other:
Ability to use computers for word processing, calendar sharing, emailing, accessing student academic information. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administrators within higher education (e.g., college deans, department chairs, and other administrators). Strong written/verbal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Ability to apply current University academic policies and procedures, contemporary academic advisement practices, student academic monitoring and retention efforts. Ability to identify specific student needs and refer students to available resources. Ability to read and interpret state guidelines.
Physical Capabilities:
N/A
Employment Category:
Full‑time
Minimum Salary Huge:
Commensurate with experience
Posted Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Position Available Date:
12/08/2025
Grant‑Funded Position:
No
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age Mittelpunkt, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 199.Tables 1&2 as amended, our University adheres to all governmental regulations and ensures non‑discrimination in its educational programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently‑abled persons to apply for positions of interest.
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Office Location:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Human Resources, MASS Building 2nd Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539
Contact Phone Numbers:
Edinburg: (956)665-2451; Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu; Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
Posting Number:
SRGV869 profond,
Working Title:
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies:
2
Location:
Throughout the Rio Grande Valley (distributed institution)
Department:
Academic Advising Center
FTE:
1.0
FLSA:
Exempt
Scope of Job:
Provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. Utilizes data to identify, monitor, and assess students’ progression toward degree completion, and implements and evaluates appropriate interventions as needed.
Description of Duties:
Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self‑evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/degree options, program admissions criteria, and degree completion requirements.
Staff who have been approved to be assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department, attending advising staff meetings and trainings, and maintaining a dotted reporting line back to the centralized department.
Uses data and case‑management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conducts outreach accordingly.
Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly.
Enters data regarding academc advisment services.
Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices, materials, and resources with the objective of improving the student experience.
Maintains a high level of communication with students and staff, building relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community.
Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events, and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring, and academic success.
May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills xpath and knowledge in academic advisement and related tamam fields.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given:
None.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education, psychology or a related field.
Licenses/Certifications:
médicos
None.
Required Experience:
One (1) year of experience within an education or service‑related agency working with college students.
Preferred Experience:
Experience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.
Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, requiring presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the valley.
Other:
Ability to use computers for word processing, calendar sharing, emailing, accessing student academic information. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administrators within higher education (e.g., college deans, department chairs, and other administrators). Strong written/verbal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Ability to apply current University academic policies and procedures, contemporary academic advisement practices, student academic monitoring and retention efforts. Ability to identify specific student needs and refer students to available resources. Ability to read and interpret state guidelines.
Physical Capabilities:
N/A
Employment Category:
Full‑time
Minimum Salary Huge:
Commensurate with experience
Posted Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Position Available Date:
12/08/2025
Grant‑Funded Position:
No
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age Mittelpunkt, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 199.Tables 1&2 as amended, our University adheres to all governmental regulations and ensures non‑discrimination in its educational programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently‑abled persons to apply for positions of interest.
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