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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic associate in Texas is $84,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,200.00 and $101,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an academic associate?

Academic Associates are professionals who support faculty and researchers in academic institutions. They assist with tasks such as research, data analysis, academic writing, teaching, and administrative duties. Their role often involves coordinating projects, preparing reports, and sometimes mentoring students. Academic Associates help ensure that academic departments run smoothly and that research projects are completed efficiently.

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To thrive as an Academic Associate, you need strong research abilities, academic writing skills, and typically a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with data analysis software, citation management tools, and digital learning platforms is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management are key soft skills that set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure effective support for faculty, high-quality academic output, and efficient management of administrative and research-related tasks.

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Academic Associates often juggle a variety of responsibilities, such as coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and supporting faculty research initiatives. One common challenge is prioritizing tasks during peak academic periods, especially when deadlines for grant applications or academic events coincide with routine administrative work. Effective time management and clear communication with faculty and students are essential to successfully balance these demands. Many institutions provide training and mentorship to help new Academic Associates adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.

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Infographic showing various Academic Associate job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $84,007 per year, or $40.4 per hour.

Director, Academic Support and Career Counseling

UTMB Health

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

UTMB Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 168 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

270th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Summary:

The Director will provide professional expertise and leadership for the Office of Academic Support and Career Counseling in the John Sealy School of Medicine.  The incumbent will serve as learning skills specialist by providing evaluations of medical student who experience academic difficulty, may have learning disabilities, and provide career counseling. 

Responsibilities:

  • Identifies and tracks the academic progress of all School of Medicine students.
  • Develops criteria for identifying students at-risk for academic difficulty.
  • Meets with at-risk students and those with demonstrated academic difficulty to assess and coordinate assistance based on their needs.
  • Refers students with more complex or multi-factorial problems to University resources when appropriate, including medical and mental health counseling.
  • Oversees the School of Medicine program for tutoring and medical licensing examination preparation.
  • Identifies and track the career development plans of all School of Medicine students.
  • Develops criteria for identifying students at-risk for failing to achieve their career plans.
  • Meets with at-risk students to assess and advise them on career planning techniques and contingency plans based on their needs.
  • Conducts periodic career planning workshops for both students and faculty advisors.
  • Coaches faculty advisors (particularly those in the learning communities) in strategies for helping students with both academic and career needs. 
  • Advises Associate Dean for Student Affair and Admissions and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs on all matters related to student academic and career counseling.
  • Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Expertise in student academic performance assessment and career choice decisions in the health professions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent skills in organization and prioritization.

  • Ability to identify and balance a range of student needs and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Doctoral degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Medicine, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in academic and/or career counseling.

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Experience providing academic and/or career counseling to health science education students.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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