Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Hiring Department
Psychology and Counseling
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
To support the undergraduate advising of Psychology majors by working with them from prospective status through matriculation, course progression and graduation with priority emphasis their academic and personal success.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Advise students individually and in groups to include prospective students seeking an undergraduate degree (B.A., B.S.) from the Department of Psychology and Counseling.
- Advise transfer students.
- Maintain familiarity with Psychology undergraduate programs and have ability to provide accurate information to current and prospective students.
- Evaluate prior coursework for transfer credit.
- Prepare initial degree plans and explain them to prospective or entering students, assist with initial scheduling and course enrollment approvals.
- Represent the Department of Psychology and Counseling at recruitment and outreach functions which may include presentations, booths and other events for community college and high school students and advisors.
- Present information on degree programs and college policies at open houses and orientations.
- Document approved course substitutions and updating of student advisement reports, processing of graduation applications as needed.
- Assist with petitions for re-enrollment after probation.
- Train faculty, administrative staff and student workers on advising procedures and policies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience for Advisor I
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
- One (1) year of experience in academic advising or related field.
- May accept a combination of education and experience.
Required Education/Experience for Advisor II
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in academic advising or related field.
- May accept a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience working with college students and/or adolescents in an academic or counseling capacity.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Knowledge about Psychology programs and careers in psychology.
- Interpersonal communication and relationship skills to work effectively with a broad range of students with varying backgrounds, cultures, capabilities, and needs.
- Strong computer/technical skills include MS Office programs, People Soft, Image Now and EAB.
- Self-motivated, requires little supervision.
- Should be punctual, professional, and straightforward but supportive and diplomatic in dealing with students, parents, faculty, and administrators in a culturally diverse setting.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
