Associate Academic Advisor - Bridging Disciplines Programs

Job Posting Title: Associate Academic Advisor - Bridging Disciplines Programs ---- Hiring Department: Office of Strategic Academic Initiatives ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jul 27, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship are not eligible for employment in this position. Purpose The Associate Academic Advisor provides holistic academic advising and student support for undergraduate students pursuing one or more Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDPs). The advisor assists students from application through certificate completion by providing guidance on curriculum planning, Connecting Experiences (CEs), degree progress, registration, university policies, and academic success strategies. The position also contributes to student engagement, recruitment, programming, outreach, and operational support for BDP initiatives while collaborating with faculty, colleges, and campus partners. Responsibilities Academic Advising Advise prospective, current, and returning BDP students through individual appointments, drop-in advising, email, phone, and virtual meetings. Guide students in developing individualized academic plans integrating BDP certificates with major degree requirements. Interpret university, college, and BDP academic policies. Review degree progress and monitor student completion requirements. Assist students in experiencing academic challenges and refer them to appropriate campus resources. Maintain accurate advising records using university systems. Student Applications & Progress Review Review BDP applications for completeness and eligibility. Evaluate student progress toward certificate completion. Review and approve Connecting Experiences (CEs) using established program guidelines. Process petitions, exceptions, substitutions, and other student requests. Conduct routine audits of student records and communicate outstanding requirements. Registration & Enrollment Support Assist students during registration periods. Manage seat requests and enrollment permissions when applicable. Answer registration-related inquiries. Coordinate with departmental contacts regarding enrollment issues. Student Engagement & Programming Assist in planning and implementing: Orientation sessions Information sessions Workshops Coffee chats Student networking events Poster session support Certificate recognition ceremony Support student communications regarding deadlines, events, and opportunities. Recruitment & Outreach Represent BDP at recruitment events. Participate in tabling activities. Deliver presentations for prospective students. Collaborate with campus partners to promote BDP opportunities. Assist with marketing initiatives. Administrative & Operational Support Maintain advising documentation and procedures. Compile student data and reports. Assist with assessment activities. Participate in staff meetings and professional development. Support implementation of new initiatives and process improvements. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Experience advising students in higher education or providing student services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working collaboratively with diverse populations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field. Experience advising undergraduate students. Knowledge of UT Austin academic policies and procedures. Experience using university student information systems. Experience planning student programs or events. Experience reviewing academic records or degree audits. Experience working with interdisciplinary academic programs. Salary Range $49,800 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Work to be performed in standard office environment Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important   for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in