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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Associate Academic Advisor, Texas McCombs in Austin, Texas
Caseload Management:Manage a caseload of approximately 400 studentsDemonstrate sufficient knowledge of undergraduate degrees, policies and procedures, and campus resourcesMaintain 24 hours of available student contact per week for student meetingsDocument all advising appointments, phone calls, and other relevant contact with students within two working daysMaintain accurate database of assigned students as needed.Communicate with students via email on a weekly basis. Respond to student email within 2 working daysAssist with adds/drops/withdrawalsAdvise students on scholastic probation and students in crisisServe as the in-office resource advisor to assist with time sensitive and emergency situation at least once per weekAdvising-related Activities:Facilitate presentations on advising and UT 360 Connections topics in MAN 101 (required first semester 1-hour credit seminar)Maintain active involvement in the planning and implementation of summer and August orientationServe as the primary contact and liaison to a McCombs academic departmentParticipate in university-wide and school-wide events such as commencement, Gone to Business, and Honors DayParticipate in professional development activities (Academic Counselors Association, NACADA, etc.)Project Coordination:Peer Advisor Assistant CoordinatorSupport Coordinator in overseeing team of 16 student Peer Advisors, collaborating on on-going training, student staff development, hiring, and day-to-day front desk operationsCo-coordinate MAN 101/360 Connections projectsImplement logistics for advising presentations that happen in MAN 101S and MAN 101TReview and update the curriculum for the advising presentationsAssist with assigning MAN 101 sections to each new incoming student during summer orientation