Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor II advises undergraduate School of Nursing students related to all academic requirements. This position helps develop academic goals, ensures students receive guidance in registering for courses, implements retention plans, promotes student success, and maintains accurate student advising records for advisees.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Advise undergraduate School or Nursing students related to academic requirements.
• Help students develop academic goals.
• Ensure students receive guidance in registering for courses.
• Implement retention plans.
• Promote student success.
• Maintain accurate student advising records.
• Pull semester reports related to enrollment numbers, retention number, and other student related matters.
• Maintain timely documentation in student records.
• Assist in the planning and execution of student orientations and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in academic advising or related field preferred.
• Experience with recruitment and retention programs preferred.
• Membership in a professional organization preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft office suite.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ethical, able to maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Other Information

• May require some travel to development workshops.
• Will require occasional availability after hours and on weekends during advising periods, orientation, and previews.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.