New

Director of Undergraduate Advising

University of Texas at Dallas

$72,000, Depending on Experience

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

United States, Texas, Richardson

Nov 03, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06714P
Position Title	Director of Undergraduate Advising
Functional Title	EPPS Director of Undergraduate Advising
Department	Economic Political & Policy
Salary Range	$72,000, Depending on Experience
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	11/03/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	12/01/2025
Job Summary	Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences( EPPS), the Director serves as the head advisor for the school. The Director provides leadership and oversight to professional academic advising staff, develops and implements advising policies and programs, ensures that students have a clear understanding of degree requirements, and offers guidance on course selection and career planning. The Director is also responsible for enhancing student retention and graduation rates through the analysis of data trends and the implementation of evidence-based initiatives.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field and 8 years experience working with college students in an academic counseling or advising capacity; or Master's degree & six years' experience as described above.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Education and Experience Experience in academic advising, student services, and student engagement. Demonstrated excellence in leadership, supervision, planning, problem-solving, organization, and project management. Proven ability to establish strategic goals and develop effective implementation plans to achieve results. Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, and other relevant computer applications.
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	Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead a team of 2-3 professional academic advisors. Oversee the daily operations and services of the advising office. Serve on the Undergraduate Advising Directors Committee. Serve on hiring committees for advising positions as needed. Hire, supervise, train, mentor, schedule, and monitor the caseloads of advising staff. Monitor advising staff performance and conduct performance reviews. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and support university policies, academic requirements, and campus resources. Maintain knowledge of and support EPPS undergraduate degree programs. Collaborate effectively with campus offices, administrators, faculty, and staff to provide training for advising personnel. Advise new, transfer, and current students. Advise students seeking admission or readmission to UTD. Create and deliver presentations for faculty, staff, students, and parents, including Freshman and Transfer Orientation sessions, Preview Fridays, and other recruitment events. Establish strategic goals and develop implementation plans to achieve results. Analyze data and determine necessary changes to improve services and outcomes. Analyze, evaluate, and distribute advising-related reports. Attend recruitment events as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Additional Information	Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training Medical insurance - including *100% paid* employee medical coverage for full-time employees Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability Retirement Plan Options Paid time off Paid Holidays 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.
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.