The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
🇺🇸 Brownsville, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ December 8th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring an Academic Advisor. This role involves providing collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students, monitoring their progress toward degree completion, and implementing interventions as needed to support student success.
Highlights
- Provide academic advising and career guidance to assigned student populations.
- Teach students strategies related to academic planning, major selection, and academic success.
- Utilize data to monitor student progress and conduct outreach for special interventions.
- Maintain current knowledge of university resources, degree requirements, and admissions criteria.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external community to enhance advising practices and student experiences.
- Participate in presentations, orientations, and professional development activities.
- Required software skills include proficiency in word processing, calendar sharing, email, and accessing student academic information.
- Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited university; preferred fields include education, psychology, or related areas.
- Minimum of one year experience working with college students in educational or service-related roles; preferred experience in academic advisement within a university setting.
- Salary is commensurate with experience; full-time exempt position with general supervision.
ACADEMIC ADVISOR Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
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Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8694
Working Title | ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Brownsville, Texas
Department | Academic Advising Center
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. Utilizes data to identify, monitor, and assess students’ progress toward degree completion, implementing and evaluating appropriate interventions as needed.
Description of Duties | Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations. Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success. Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals. Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements. Staff who have been approved to be assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department, to ensure this, the expectation is to attend advising staff meetings and trainings, offer services in alignment with, and have a dotted reporting line back to the centralized department. Uses data and case management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conduct that outreach. Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly. Enters data regarding academic advisement services. Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services and resources with the objective of improving the student experience. Maintains a high-level of communication with students and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community. Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success. May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills and knowledge in academic advisement and related fields. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | None.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education, psychology or related field.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | One (1) year of experience within an education or service-related agency working with college students.
Preferred Experience | Experience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Ability to use computers for word processing, calendar sharing, emailing, accessing student academic information. Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, administrators within higher education (i.e. college deans, department chairs, and other administrators, etc.) and professional staff. Strong written/verbal communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Ability to apply current University academic policies and procedures, current academic advisement practices, student academic monitoring and retention efforts. Ability to identify specific student needs and to refer students effectively to available resources. Able to read and interpret state guidelines.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 12/08/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Brownsville, Texas
Department | Academic Advising Center
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. Utilizes data to identify, monitor, and assess students’ progress toward degree completion, implementing and evaluating appropriate interventions as needed.
Description of Duties | Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations. Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success. Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals. Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements. Staff who have been approved to be assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department, to ensure this, the expectation is to attend advising staff meetings and trainings, offer services in alignment with, and have a dotted reporting line back to the centralized department. Uses data and case management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conduct that outreach. Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly. Enters data regarding academic advisement services. Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services and resources with the objective of improving the student experience. Maintains a high-level of communication with students and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community. Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success. May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills and knowledge in academic advisement and related fields. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | None.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education, psychology or related field.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | One (1) year of experience within an education or service-related agency working with college students.
Preferred Experience | Experience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Ability to use computers for word processing, calendar sharing, emailing, accessing student academic information. Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, administrators within higher education (i.e. college deans, department chairs, and other administrators, etc.) and professional staff. Strong written/verbal communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Ability to apply current University academic policies and procedures, current academic advisement practices, student academic monitoring and retention efforts. Ability to identify specific student needs and to refer students effectively to available resources. Able to read and interpret state guidelines.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 12/08/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49622
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49622
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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