Director of Undergraduate Advising Job Listing at UT Dallas in Richardson, TX (Job ID 28225)

Description

The Director of Advising works in partnership with and as part of the Jonsson School Office of Undergraduate Affairs. The Director will serve as the Head Advisor for ECS. The Director will provide leadership for professional academic advising staff, oversee the administration and management of undergraduate academic advising, and collaborate with academic departments and programs across campus on issues of student success and ensure best practices are followed to support student success. The Director will work closely with the Director of Career Services and Professional Development and the Director of Success and Retention.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field and 8 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling or advising capacity; or Master's degree & six years' experience as described above.

Preferred Education and Experience

Ph.D. Preferred; Excellent leadership, supervisory, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management skills. Ability to establish strategic goals and develop implementation plans to achieve results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of professional academic advisors.
• Oversee the daily operations and services of the ECS advising office.
• Serve on the committee for Undergraduate Advising Directors.
• Serve on the Non-Academic Withdrawal Committee.
• Serve on hiring committees as needed.
• Hire, supervise, train, mentor, maintain schedules, and monitor caseloads of ECS Undergraduate Advising Staff.
• Monitor undergraduate advising staff performance and performance reviews.
• Maintain knowledge of and support university policies and procedures, academic requirements, and campus resources.
• Maintain knowledge of and support all ECS Undergraduate degree programs.
• Work effectively and collaborate with various campus offices, administrators, faculty and staff to provide training for ECS advising staff, such as HR and Student Services, and with the Registrar's Office and ECS Academic Departments
• Advise new, transfer, and current students within ECS as needed.
• Advise students seeking admission to UTD, including second baccalaureate and those seeking readmission.
• Create and deliver presentations to collaborative groups of faculty, staff, students, and parents, e.g. Freshman and Transfer Orientation sessions as well as Preview Friday's and other recruitment events.
• Establish strategic goals and develop implementation plans to achieve results.
• Support and work with student services and academic success programs, such as those in the Living Learning Communities.
• Support the development, implementation, and use of advising-related technology.
• Analyze data and set direction for necessary changes.
• Analyze, evaluate, and distribute advising-related reports.
• Work effectively and collaborate with various campus offices, administrators, faculty and staff.
• Attend recruitment events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Remote 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. May be required to use personal computer and other standard office equipment. 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.

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