Academic Advisor

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UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

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About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

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The Miner Athlete Academic Center (MAAC) was created to provide academic support services to all UTEP student-athletes and is conveniently located in the center of campus. The MAAC is dedicated to promoting the individual and educational goals of each UTEP student-athlete and ensuring compliance with UTEP, Conference USA and NCAA academic eligibility standards. Recognizing that one of student-athletes' greatest challenges is maintaining the balance between academics and athletics, each sport is assigned an athletic academic advisor whose primary responsibilities are to serve as an advisor and mentor for student-athletes; to assist with educational goal setting, degree plans, and course selection; to track academic progress and to calculate and certify NCAA academic eligibility.

Position Information

Hiring Department :Miner Athlete Academic Center (MAAC)

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/08/2024. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm,flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 10/01/2024.

Salary : $40,000 annually

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Summary: Under general supervision and with moderate latitude for independent judgment and initiative, this position serves as an academic and co-curricular advisor and mentor to student-athletes from admissions through graduation. Advisors are expected to ensure accurate course selection to maintain academic progress and NCAA eligibility, appropriate advising to engagement opportunities, and continued persistence to degree completion.

Essential Functions

Through a standard holistic model, this position delivers personalized advising and academic support to an assigned cohort of student-athletes to enhance the student experience. Advisors are responsible for developing academic and co-curricular plans that create meaningful pathways to degree completion, promoting student engagement in high-impact practices, tracking and certifying NCAA progress toward degree requirements, and bridging students’ academic, financial, and social realities to ensure student success within cohort assignment.

Track and assess students’ satisfactory academic progress for athletic eligibility and financial aid and provide academic assistance through the respective programs/systems including evaluating TSI and other institutional requirements.

Communicates and meets regularly with assigned cohort of student-athletes; records and maintains complete, accurate advising information and student records within appropriate platforms; participate in new student orientations including presentations/activities for new students and parents; and manage retention communication campaigns within assigned cohorts.

Communicates and collaborates with colleagues and personnel across campus, including, athletics, enrollment services, academic colleges, and student life, serving as an advocate for students with campus offices and resources.

Prepares appropriate and accurate email communication, advising reports, and other academic documents; is a custodian of university documents and records; maintains a high degree of confidentiality.

Maintains compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations to ensure academic and administrative integrity.

Understands and supports the department’s role in accomplishing the University’s mission.

Participates in committees, professional trainings, industry conferences and conventions. Occasional travel is required.

Successfully utilizes all Microsoft Office and institutional software systems including the student information system and online scheduling platform.

Employee agrees to abide by Code of Ethics set forth by the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Texas System; complies with all state and University policies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

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Experience: Two years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Core Competencies:

Quality of Work: Knowledge; Accuracy; Customer Service; Accountability; Commitment

Productivity: Analytical Thinking; Problem Solving; Prioritization; Completion of Job Assignments; Initiative/Proactive

Reliability: Adaptability; Trustworthiness; Dependability; Integrity; Attendance

Teamwork: Collaboration; Interpersonal Skills; Communication; Contribution

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

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