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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Associate Academic Advisor in Austin, Texas
Advising: Advise current and prospective students on degree requirements; participate in small group advising sessions during Freshman and Transfer Orientation sessions; participate in bi-annual Advisor retreats to evaluate current advising practices and the implementation of new advising strategies for COE students. Coordinate one or more First-year Interest Group.Administrative: Maintain updated student records using writable PDF documents stored on the UT Box system. Assist in the evaluation of degree progression via the Interactive Degree Audit system. Collect and distribute internship and career opportunities for education majors, in collaboration with the career engagement office. Maintain database for all COE majors and determine eligibility for scholarships, as assigned.Committee Involvement: Participate in the evaluation and decision making of student appeals, academic dismissals, and late drop/withdrawal requests.Outreach and Recruitment: Visit with prospective students and parents in appointments set up by the Freshman Admissions office, the COE Student Success and Recruitment office, or the Dean's Office.Special Events: Represent COE at various events throughout the year including commencement ceremonies, special lectures, Gone to Texas, Honors Day, admissions and outreach events, and Family Weekend.Professional Development: member of Academic Counselor Association (ACA) on campus.Other related functions as assigned.