Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 9906
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/15/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Function: Works to support student development in the Honors College, which can include Honors curriculum advising, intellectual discovery across Honors College programs, student engagement, and career coaching tailored to an honors student population.

Scope: Advise, guide and mentor Honors College students.

Typical:

Periodic:


Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience working with college students in an advising, program coordination or program management capacity.
• Strong and engaging public speaking skills.
• Ability to advise using high-impact educational practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on major tasks.
• Outstanding written communication skills.
• Proficiency in personal computers and related office equipment.
• Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in an academic discipline.
• Experience with the administration of one or more of the following areas: undergraduate admissions, study abroad, internship placement, student event planning and execution, college peer-to-peer development programs, undergraduate research, service learning or similar student development areas.
• Experience working with special student populations, including high achieving students, in a collegiate setting.
• Experience with Honors education at the collegiate level.
• Experience educating/teaching students in high school or higher education.
• Experience with Banner or similar academic data management systems.
• Experience with honors programs, colleges or students.
• Familiarity with student advising software and systems.
  

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Occasional work at special events. May include organizing, conducting, participating or socializing at events outside of the office or off campus.
• Occasional nights and weekends.
• Required in person work. Occasional remote work is negotiable, depending on performance and work responsibilities.

The primary work location for this position will be on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.