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University of Texas at Arlington

Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $38K - $43K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ November 9th, 2026
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University of Texas at Arlington is hiring an Academic Advisor I. The role gives current and prospective students individual and group academic advising through an assigned caseload, with the aim of supporting their academic experience, retention, and completion. The advisor works with students in person, virtually, by phone, and by email and connects them to campus support services.

Highlights
  • Advise students on degree requirements, course selection, and educational and career planning while helping them learn to track their own progress and understand university policies.
  • Monitor an assigned student caseload through outreach, degree verification, and timely resolution of holds and forms.
  • Review and interpret transcripts, placement results, and student data, and document each advising interaction in MyMav.
  • Refer students to support services such as counseling and tutoring, and stay current on federal, state, and University policies and academic programs.
  • Take part in campus events such as New Maverick Orientation, advising meetings, and professional conferences.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or four years of an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a master’s degree and one year of advising experience with college students preferred.
  • Needs knowledge of academic advising policies and resources from NACADA and TEXAAN, proficiency with the University Catalog and student information systems, and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Salary of $37,600 to $43,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Academic Advisor I Full Description

Salary
The annual salary for this position ranges from $37,600 to $43,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • References (minimum of three)

Purpose of Position
Delivers individual and group academic advisement to current and prospective students within UT Arlington. Provides professional advisement through an assigned student caseload, offering guidance and information to supplement and enhance academic experiences, student retention and completion.

Essential Functions
  • Provides academic advising to current and prospective students through in-person, virtual, phone, and email communication.
  • Guides students on degree requirements, course selection, and educational/career planning, while fostering informed decision-making and self-sufficiency in tracking progress, understanding policies, and utilizing available resources.
  • Monitors assigned student caseload by proactively supporting academic progress through outreach, degree verification, and timely resolution of holds and forms.
  • Reviews and interprets transcripts, placement results, and student data, while documenting advising interactions in MyMav according to best practices.
  • Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and University policies; stays informed on academic programs and student support services (e.g., counseling, tutoring); and provides referrals as appropriate.
  • Participates in campus events (such as New Maverick Orientation), advising meetings, professional conferences, and individual professional development.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or four (4) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in related field.
  • One year of experience working with college students or adolescents in an advising capacity or the equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures for academic advising, including resources from professional associations such as NACADA and TEXAAN.
  • Proficiency in using the University Catalog is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, information organization, problem-solving, time management, initiative, outreach, and proficiency with student information systems.
  • Ability to work professionally, collaboratively, and independently.
  • Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office Programs.

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Benefits Information
Position is benefit eligible: Yes
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

PreEmployment Background Check
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression.

ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].