Academic Advisor

4 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States University of the Incarnate Word Full time


Academic Advisor

UIW Mission

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.

Essential Functions

Job Duties

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 Number: AS2017PO
      Job Type: Full Time
      Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
      Desired Start Date: 09/16/2024
      Position End Date (if temporary):
      Reports To: Senior Advisor
      Salary: $49,500 Annualized
      Open Date: 08/14/2024
      Close Date:
      Open Until Filled: Yes

      Special Instructions to Applicant
      N/A.

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      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

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