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Academic Advisor III

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Richardson, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $58,000 - $64,000 per Month 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ April 7th, 2026
NACADA

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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring an Academic Advisor III. The advisor provides specialized academic advising services to students, assists them in setting academic and developmental goals, and collaborates with university colleagues to support student recruitment, success, and retention.

Highlights
  • Advise students on policies, programs of study, and academic planning.
  • Manage an assigned student caseload, maintain records, and conduct regular in-person and virtual meetings.
  • Use advising platforms and strategies to target students requiring intensive support.
  • Monitor academic progress and advise students at credit checkpoints.
  • Assist students in identifying interests, goals, and decision-making for academic careers.
  • Develop and lead student success activities such as orientation, workshops, and advising sessions.
  • Collaborate with Director of Advising and participate in recruitment and onboarding initiatives.
  • May supervise student staff and represent the Advising Department as needed.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with six years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with four years of related experience.
  • Salary range is $58,000 - $64,000 monthly, with benefits including tuition, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and remote work options after probation.

Academic Advisor III Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S06965P
Position Title Academic Advisor III
Functional Title Academic Advisor III
Department ECS Student Services
Salary Range $58,000 - $64,000
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 04/06/2026
Posting Close Date 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Desired Start Date 06/01/2026
Job Summary
Academic advisors provide specialized academic advising services to students and analytical advising-based perspectives to University colleagues and public stakeholders, such as students, family-members and prospective students. By integrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an advanced knowledge and understanding of curricula, policies (departmental, School, and University), resources, and student development, the Advisor helps students identify options, set academic and developmental goals, and make progress toward those goals.

The advisor works closely with the Director of Advising (and/or Assistant Director) in the development of advising programs and initiatives that facilitate student engagement, success, and retention, provides advising data, and collaborates with academic and other University operational units on matters that impact student recruitment, success, and retention.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years academic advising, counseling, higher education, social work, human services with students, young adults or adolescents, or related experience.

Master’s and four (4) years of related work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years academic advising, higher education, or other related experience; or, Master’s and four (4) years of related work experience.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Advise students regarding departmental, School, and University policies and procedures; programs of study; and the development of appropriate academic plans.
  • Proactively and holistically manage an assigned caseload of students, document all pertinent student information, and maintain student files and records.
  • Conduct student meetings in person and virtually on a regular basis.
  • Use advising platform and case-load management strategies to establish targeted student populations for more intensive advising and meet those students a minimum of the required advising sessions per semester.
  • Monitor the academic progress of students and determine satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree and meet with all students on assigned caseload for 45 and 75 credit checkpoints.
  • Assist students in identifying their interests, abilities, and academic goals and in making decisions regarding their academic career.
  • Introduce students to opportunities that will enrich their academic experience, facilitate their academic and personal development, and support their educational success.
  • Teach students how to manage the School experience, navigate the University, make informed decisions, and assume responsibility for their academic success.
  • Identify current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g. study skills, tutoring, counseling) and refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance.
  • Assist students in completing graduation applications.
  • Communicate in a professional manner with department faculty, university administrators, researchers, staff, students, and campus visitors.
  • Support class scheduling, enrollment, and systems related to class registration.
  • Develop and apply a comprehensive knowledge and skill of assigned specialty advising population.
  • Participate in recruitment activities, programs, and initiatives.
  • Provide advising information to prospective students and/or parents.
  • Assist with student onboarding activities including pre and post-orientation contact.
  • Develop, implement, and lead student success activities for the School and University, including but not limited to new student orientation, new student welcome, change of major information sessions, course request group advising, plan of study workshops, etc.
  • Develop, lead, and participate in training and professional development activities for the advising unit and staff.
  • May supervise student staff.
  • Represent the Advising Department in the absence of Director or Assistant Director in the office and/or at meetings.
  • Participation in the activities of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
  • Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.

Physical Activities
Working Conditions
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.

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Other Expectations
  • May be required to work extended hours beyond the 8:00 am – 5:00 pm workday, especially during heavy registration peaks.
  • May be required to work occasional weekend and/or evenings.
Special Instructions Summary
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. 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.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  1. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
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800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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