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Texas Wesleyan University

Academic Advisor

Fort Worth, TX

$40K - $49K/yr

Some evenings and weekends required. Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Associate's required ... academic advising. * Outstanding interpersonal and community relations. * Ability to plan ...

Texas Wesleyan University

Academic Advisor

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$38K - $46K/yr

Some evenings and weekends required. Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Associate's required ... academic advising. * Outstanding interpersonal and community relations. * Ability to plan ...

St. Mary's University

Academic Advisor

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

The Academic Adviser will provide proactive academic advising, intervention, and programming that supports the Academic Advising Plan to undergraduate freshmen and sophomore level students and other ...

University of North Texas System

Academic Advisor

Denton, TX · On-site

$39K - $48K/yr

Academic Advisor Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-Vice Provost Student Success Department: UNT-Student Success-Gen-111050 Job Location: Denton ...

St. Mary's University

Academic Advisor

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

The Academic Adviser will provide proactive academic advising, intervention, and programming that supports the Academic Advising Plan to undergraduate freshmen and sophomore level students and other ...

St. Mary's University

Academic Advisor

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

The Academic Adviser will provide proactive academic advising, intervention, and programming that supports the Academic Advising Plan to undergraduate freshmen and sophomore level students and other ...

Tamus

Academic Advisor II

Stephenville, TX

$38K - $47K/yr

Job Title Academic Advisor II Agency Tarleton State University Department Academic Advising ... and weekend work pending scheduled activities. Serves as a Campus Security Officer (CSA). *This ...

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How much do weekend academic advisor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend academic advisor in Texas is $44,211.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,100.00 and $48,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Academic Advisor vs Weekend Academic Counselor?

AspectWeekend Academic AdvisorWeekend Academic Counselor
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in education, counseling, or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree in counseling, psychology, or education
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, student support centersEducational institutions, student support services
Employer & Industry UsageColleges, universities, online education providersColleges, universities, community colleges
Common Search & ComparisonFrequently compared for advising roles in educationOften compared for counseling and student support positions

The main difference is that Weekend Academic Advisors focus on guiding students academically and providing support related to coursework, while Weekend Academic Counselors typically offer more in-depth counseling services addressing personal or emotional issues affecting academic performance. Both roles require relevant educational credentials and are common in educational settings, but their focus and scope differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Academic Advisor job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,211 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX • On-site

$30K - $37K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SRGV9061
Working Title
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Academic Advising Center
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
Provides collaborative academic advisement and career exploration for current and prospective students. Utilizes data to identify, monitor, and assess students' progress toward degree completion, implementing and evaluating appropriate interventions as needed.
Description of Duties
  • Provides informative and collaborative advising for assigned student populations.
  • Teaches students strategies related to academic planning and monitoring, major selection, and academic success.
  • Provides routine career guidance to assist students in self-evaluation and choosing a major in relation to their career and life goals.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge about and disseminates information to students regarding University resources, course/ degree options, program admissions criteria and degree completion requirements.
  • Staff who have been approved to be assigned to a department other than Academic Advising will offer services in alignment with the centralized department, to ensure this, the expectation is to attend advising staff meetings and trainings, offer services in alignment with, and have a dotted reporting line back to the centralized department.
  • Uses data and case management skills to identify which students on their caseload are in need of special interventions and conduct that outreach.
  • Monitors degree progress of students on their caseload and takes appropriate communication and/or documentation action accordingly.
  • Enters data regarding academic advisement services.
  • Collaborates with other staff to assess academic advising practices and materials, services and resources with the objective of improving the student experience.
  • Maintains a high-level of communication with students and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others in the external community.
  • Provides presentations for orientations, trainings, university events and activities regarding academic advising, retention initiatives, mentoring and academic success.
  • May participate in professional development programming, assessment, and mentoring opportunities which enhance skills and knowledge in academic advisement and related fields.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
None.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in education, psychology or related field.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience within an education or service-related agency working with college students.
Preferred Experience
Experience providing academic advisement for college students in a university setting.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Ability to use computers for word processing, calendar sharing, emailing, accessing student academic information. Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, administrators within higher education (i.e. college deans, department chairs, and other administrators, etc.) and professional staff. Strong written/verbal communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Ability to apply current University academic policies and procedures, current academic advisement practices, student academic monitoring and retention efforts. Ability to identify specific student needs and to refer students effectively to available resources. Able to read and interpret state guidelines.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
07/23/2026
Grant Funded Position
No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of BirthGender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51936

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