Associate Academic Advisor, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

About this role

Job Posting Title: Associate Academic Advisor, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering ---- Hiring Department: McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. 

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities • Tuition assistance • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose The Associate Academic Advisor supports the success and engagement of undergraduate in McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering students through academic advising, student support programming, and coordination of key undergraduate initiatives. This position provides individual and group advising, manages peer academic support programs, administers student scholarships and awards, and assists with student success, retention, and degree completion efforts. The role collaborates closely with students, faculty, staff, and university partners to enhance the undergraduate student experience through advising, academic support services, data analysis, and departmental events and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

Student Advising and Academic Support • Provide individual and group academic advising to undergraduate Chemical Engineering students.

• Monitor degree progress and assist students with academic planning, registration, and university policies.

• Develop advising materials and resources.

• Connect students with appropriate university resources and support services.

• Administer department-level undergraduate research awards, scholarships, and cash prizes, including coordination of nomination and selection processes.

Undergraduate Academic Program Coordination • Coordinate the McKetta Tutors and Graders Program, including recruitment, student assignments, and performance management. • Manage the McKetta Peer Advisors Program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, payroll coordination, and performance oversight.

• Coordinate the First-Year Interest Group (FIG) program.

Student Events and Outreach Support • Support planning and execution of undergraduate student programs and events, including New Student Orientation, Commencement, Explore UT, Parents' Weekend, and the Undergraduate Poster Competition.

• Serve in leadership or support roles for departmental events, programs, and special initiatives.

Data Analysis and Reporting • Prepare statistical reports and respond to ad hoc data requests.

• Monitor graduation rates, degree completion timelines, and other student success metrics.

• Provide departmental leadership with data and analyses to support strategic planning and program assessment.

Professional Engagement and Service • Participate in university, college, and advising-related meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

• Attend Academic Counselors Association meetings, college advising meetings, and other relevant forums.

• Serve on departmental, college, or university committees and advisory groups as assigned.

Other Related Duties

Required Qualifications • Master’s degree with two (2) years of expereince working with students in an academic capacity OR

• Bachelor’s degree with four (4 ) years experience working with college students in an academic capacity

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff and administrators.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications • More than four years of related academic advising or student services experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting

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