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Academic and Career Advisor

Job Locations US-TX-Austin
ID 2026-9877
Type
REG - Regular Employee

Overview

⭐ Academic & Career Advisor

Full-Time | Onsite 

Are you passionate about helping students succeed—academically, professionally, and personally? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, student‑centered environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact?

If so, you’ll love being part of our team.

As an Academic & Career Advisor, you’ll support students from before their first day of class all the way through graduation and beyond. You are the go‑to resource helping students navigate academics, build confidence, and prepare for the workforce.

 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

💰 Competitive Pay: $54,000–$56,000 annually
🎓 Tuition Waiver: For your immediate family after 6 months (UTI + Concorde campuses)
📚 Paid Training to set you up for success
🕒 Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick, Flexible Time, and paid Holidays
👶 Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks for birthing and non‑birthing parents
🏥 Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision for you and your dependents
🐾 Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends covered
💼 Retirement: 50% match on your first 6% after 90 days
📅 Health Insurance Eligibility: First of the month after completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities

⭐ What You’ll Do

  • Lead new student orientation & support blended learning
  • Advise students on academics, attendance, and personal challenges
  • Run résumé workshops, mock interviews, and job search coaching
  • Build employer relationships & coordinate career fairs and events
  • Support student housing needs and mediate conflicts
  • Maintain accurate records, documentation, and student changes

Qualifications

🎯 What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 2–3 years of experience in education or student services preferred
  • Strong advising, mentoring, and communication skills
  • Excellent customer service and organizational abilities
  • Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
  • Tech‑savvy and comfortable using Word, Excel, and student systems
  • Good judgment, problem‑solving, and confidentiality
  • Flexible schedule, including some Saturdays
  • A positive attitude and genuine passion for helping students succeed

 

It’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs.  But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!

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