Academic Advisor

Title : Academic Advisor

Employee Classification : Academic Advisor

Campus : University of North Texas

Division : UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department : UNT-College of Science

Department : UNT-COS - Student Services-124120

Job Location : Denton

Salary : 42,840.00

FTE : 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility : TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview :

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education.

We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all.

We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure.

Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) is a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution, with a diverse population of over 40,000 students.

UNT is located in Denton, a cultural hot spot on the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.

The College of Science at the University of North Texas consists of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and the interdisciplinary programs Teach North Texas, BioDiscovery Institute, Advanced Environmental Research Institute, and Interdisciplinary Program in Applied and Computational Science.

The college offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in science and mathematics, currently serving more than 4,000 majors.

Our faculty are world-class researchers in science and mathematics, and the college faculty and staff work together to provide excellent support to our students in their academic education and professional development.

Position Overview

The College of Science Student Services Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to join our team.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to :

• Responsible for advising students on degree / program requirements and course scheduling. Maintains and updates student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications.
• Advises students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements including applicability of transfer credits in a timely and professional manner.
• Implements student success and retention initiatives.
• Confers with faculty or administrators with regard to academic policy issues such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree and other relevant issues.
• Prepares and updates degree audits and student records using advising technology. Receives and processes applications for graduation.
• Partners effectively with campus resources to make appropriate referrals.
• Develops and delivers presentations to on-campus and off-campus groups regarding procedures and program requirements.
• Assists with graduation exercises and other special events.
• Participates in College of Science with recruitment and retention activities, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two years' of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams effectively.
• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).

Preferred Qualifications

Required License / Registration / Certifications

Job Duties :

• Performs accurate advising work in the College of Science regarding individual degree requirements and relevant academic policies for specified and targeted undergraduate populations.
• Maintains, updates, and edits degree audits and other student records through the university systems and advising technology, including graduation applications.
• Confers with faculty and / or administrators with regard to transferability of credit and academic policy issues.
• Documents advising appointments and student interactions in the advising software and provides follow up with students, as needed.
• Counsels' students, as necessary, on best degree and career matches, college transition challenges, and other issues related to overall student success.
• Contributes to ideas, programs, and other initiatives to increase student persistence and graduation rates.
• Assists with special programs at the college and university level such as orientation, commencement, recruitment events, and other activities.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with on and off campus partners to improve student service.
• Promotes good will and quality customer service to students and is effective in handling a variety of student situations.
• Maintains cordial and professional attitude within office, college, university, and community.

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm, occasional work on evenings and weekends

Driving University Vehicle :

Security Sensitive :

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions :

Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.

The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.