New

Academic Advisor I

University of Texas at Dallas

$48,000 DOQ

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work

United States, Texas, Richardson

Oct 27, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06700P
Position Title	Academic Advisor I
Functional Title	Health Professions Advisor I
Department	Undergraduate Education
Salary Range	$48,000 DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	10/27/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	12/15/2025
Job Summary	Do you have a desire to work in higher education? Do you want to assist students in navigating their career paths? This may be the job for you. As a "Pre-Health Advisor," you will help prospective, current, and alumni students to enter health careers by discussing their motives and goals, discussing career opportunities, required coursework, and/or pre-professional experience. Advisors also edit students' professional school applications and write recommendation letters. Training is provided for this role. Most of the work week will be helping students in person, by video, and by e-mail. The remainder will be training and projects. The selected candidate will be expected to work at UT Dallas full-time while training and, after 6 months, at least 3 days per week in the office with up to 2 days per week remote. Occasional evening or weekend availability required. Occasional travel required. Why Work at HPAC? Advise motivated, high-achieving students. Interesting work, with tasks varying day to day and throughout the year. A meaningful mission: to make the world a better place and elevate the standing of UT Dallas by helping today's students become tomorrow's excellent healthcare providers. More schedule flexibility than many advising positions. Good job stability and benefits. Opportunities to travel, teach, and hold responsible positions through the Texas, Southern, and National Associations for Advisors of the Health Professions. High job satisfaction: HPAC's current advisors have been with the team anywhere from 4 to 18 years.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in related field.
Preferred Education and Experience	4 years experience in or related to pre-health advising. Knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures, academic requirements, and campus resources. Ability to use Word, Excel, and Adobe software. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work as a team member. Dedication to helping students succeed.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Advise students about educational options and resources. Understand how to enter many health careers. Help students plan interest-based curriculum and activities. Respond to student emails in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of student records. Attend training sessions and professional development conferences. Participate in student success initiatives.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	Remote Work Notice: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. May be required to use personal computer and other standard office equipment. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options - approved by department All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator* . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.