Coordinator, Biosciences and Chemistry Advising

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General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

Manage the activities and staff in the College of Natural Sciences' Biosciences and Chemistry advising centers. To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Advises CNS students individually and in groups, including non-degree seeking and other student populations for the college. Communicate in a timely and accurate manner with students.
• Hire train, supervise, and provide feedback and coaching for a staff of advisors in Biosciences and Chemistry. Implement, manage, and assess academic advising program. Assign students to advisor caseloads in a timely manner. Collaborate with other advising centers on the flow of students in the college.
• Coordinate degree petitions for Biosciences and Chemistry majors. Submit and review petitions, communicate and problem-solve with faculty, train and update CNS advising staff on the petition process. Create and update documentation on course substitutions.
• Facilitate multiple sections of small learning communities.
• Communicate and collaborate with faculty and staff in Biosciences and Chemistry departments about student data, registration, and curriculum development.
• Evaluate the degree progress of students assigned to the Biosciences and Chemistry departments. Conduct outreach to students regarding degree completion.
• Attend meetings, professional development and serve on and chair committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity or Master's degree and six years of experience or Doctoral degree and four years of experience.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Prior supervisory experience. 5+ years' experience in a student-facing or advising position at UT Austin. Knowledge of CNS policies, procedures and degree plans, or experience at the University of Texas at Austin working with student populations or in an advising area. Experience overseeing small community groups of students. Program management experience. Learning mindset, data analytics and problem solving, ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities. Working with limited data/information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, Box, Mainframe, Workday and other relevant software. Familiar with technology applicable to relevant advising roles. Highly developed analytical skills. Professional verbal, written, digital and virtual communication skills. Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

• In-person work at the UT Austin campus.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.