Academic Advisor III

POSITION SUMMARY

The Academic Advisor supports new and continuing students enrolled at Huston-Tillotson University by providing comprehensive academic advising throughout their educational journey. Serving as a key liaison between students and the university, the advisor ensures clear communication of academic policies, degree requirements, and support services to promote student success and retention.

The Academic Advisor also serves as a liaison to students in transition to their sophomore year, junior year and senior year.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Student Support & Guidance

• Provide one-on-one academic advising to help students select courses, declare majors/minors, and
• develop academic plans aligned with career goals.
• Assist students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, and university procedures.
• Support students in exploring career paths, graduate school opportunities, and experiential learning
• (internships, study abroad, research).
• Identify at-risk students and connect them with tutoring, mentoring, or other academic support resources
• and working collaboratively with the Retention Coordinator.
• Encourage student engagement in campus life and leadership opportunities.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating Student Success Workshops.

Retention & Advising Duties

• Monitor students’ academic progress through advising notes, degree audits, and academic standing
• reports.
• Guide students through processes such as registration, course withdrawals, changes of major, and
• petitions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA.
• Assist students with probation, suspension, and reinstatement procedures, ensuring they understand
• requirements for academic success.
• Participate in orientation, retention, and student success initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of SEVIS regulations, immigration processes, and international student support
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Experience in curriculum design

SUPERVISION

• This position reports to the Director of Center for Academic Excellence

SALARY RANGE

• $45,000 annually, plus benefits!
• This position is partially funded through a grant. Continued employment is contingent on continuous funding.

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time; in-person.

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.