The Academic Advisor is the primary point of contact for UT Dallas student-athletes for academic support. The Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and is responsible for meeting with prospective student-athletes, enrolling student-athletes, and monitoring student-athlete academic status while coordinating with professors with student-athletes in their classes in regard to game, practice and travel schedules.
Will work closely with the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR).
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience; or Master's degree.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree; and 1-2 years of experience in academic advising, counseling, higher education, social work, human services with students, young adults or adolescents, or related experience determined by Associate Athletic Director for Compliance.
Commitment to NCAA Division II rules OR master's degree; 3-5 years of experience in academic advising, counseling, higher education, social work, human services with students, young adults or adolescents, or related experience determined by Associate Athletic Director for Compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Academic Advisor is the primary point of contact for UT Dallas student-athletes for academic support. The Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and is responsible for meeting with prospective student-athletes, enrolling student-athletes, and monitoring student-athlete academic status while coordinating with professors with student-athletes in their classes in regards to game, practice and travel schedules.
Will work closely with the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR).
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Monitor student-athlete success and progress through academic reporting, distributing reports to coaches and compliance officer
- Advise, monitor and track all student-athlete academic progress
- Assist student-athletes in the enrollment process, working closely with each school's academic advisors, serving as liaison to UTD schools
- Meet with incoming student-athletes to discuss academic support during collegiate career
- Communicate with student-athletes and professors in regard to missed classes and coordinating make-up work / tests
- Work in conjunction with Academic Success Center to assist student-athletes with academic assistance as needed
- Coordinate, plan and lead professional career days / presentations for student-athletes
- Certify and evaluate grades for eligibility purposes
- Assist in coaching staff, athletic administrative staff and student-athlete rule education
- Reconcile issues involving the student-athlete experience
- Administer and review student-athlete surveys
- Serve as liaison between the athletic department and academic offices, including registrar, financial aid and advising
- Serve on appropriate committees as an athletic representative
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance.
Employee agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Texas System.
Has knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and be able to learn and use institutional software systems (i.e. Teamwork Compliance).
Complies with all State and University policies.
Additional Information
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
Remote Work Notice : After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote / partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval.
Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes :
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
- BCBS PPO Medical insurance 100% paid for full-time employees
- PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan PPO plans include ortho benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- TRS Retirement Plan defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
- Voluntary Retirement Plan Options additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental / Vision / AD&D
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break
- Fertility Benefits
- Remote Work Options approved by department
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https : / / hr.utdallas.edu / employees / benefits / for more information.
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Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community.
UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.
EOE, including disability / veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .