Academic Advisor III

$55k Per Year Position range in Tarrant County $44k - $75k Per Year Academic Advisor III UNIVERSITY

OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Occupation:

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Location:

Arlington, TX - 76019

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/18/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

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Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

05/21/2026

Expires:

05/18/2027

Agency Job ID:

S06792P Job #: 17016324 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Master's Degree Experience 48 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . The Academic Advisor III provides direct academic advising to individuals or groups of Bachelors and Masters level School of Social Work students to enhance the academic experience, student retention and completion. Assists with the administration and coordination of one or more essential academic advising program(s) or initiative(s). Assists with the training and onboarding of new academic advisors and may provide supervision of a small team of advisors and support staff..Conduct academic advising for current and prospective students utilizing multiple modalities such as in-person, virtual, phone, and email. Provide guidance on academic topics such as degree requirements, relevant course selection, and provide students with assistance in setting and achieving educational and career goals. Help students make informed academic decisions teaching them how to track their own academic progress, locate and interpret appropriate policies, and to utilize the tools and resources available.

Monitor the academic progress of a student caseload. This includes proactive outreach to provide students with just-in-time assistance. Conduct verification of degree progress, removal of holds, and approval of various forms to ensure timely student progression, etc. Analyze and interpret student data, transcripts, and placement results. Enter advising notes into MyMav following best practices for documenting student appointments/contacts.

Provides daily oversight and implementation of advising best-practices, communication of program requirements, the creation of reports, and ongoing program improvement and assessment. Prepare reports and participate in data-driven analyses and decision-making processes.

Speaks to various constituencies representing the School of Social Work and academic advising community (e.g., students, advisors, parents, faculty, administrators, etc.) regarding the advising process, orientation, and other activities. Assists with the training and onboarding of new academic advisors and may provide supervision of a small team of advisors and support staff.

Maintain a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures. Keep abreast of relevant academic programs and support services such as counseling and tutoring within a College and University and provide appropriate referrals to students.

Participate in meetings, professional conferences, and individual professional development.

Performs other duties as assigned..Master's degree in Social Work or related field.

Four (4) years paid work experience in a human service field or in higher education or equivalent relevant experience..Four (4) years of progressive academic advising experience at a public R1 University.

Leadership and/or supervisory experience at an institution of higher education.

Experience implementing, monitoring, and assessing student development programs/projects.

Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.