Senior Academic Counselor

Title : Senior Academic Counselor

Employee Classification : Senior Academic Counselor

Campus : University of North Texas

Division : UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department : UNT-Vice Provost Student Success

Department : UNT-Student Success-Gen-111050

Job Location : Denton

Salary : 52,500.00

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 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

Advising Services at the University of North Texas provides proactive, holistic academic advising and student success support for exploratory, transitioning, and prospective students. The department advances student achievement through innovative initiatives in proactive advising and data-informed practices, while fostering advisor excellence through professional development and advisor training.

Position Overview

This position supports student success through proactive, student-centered advising strategies. The role is responsible for counseling students by assessing their interests, aptitudes, and academic progress to guide major selection, degree planning, and career alignment. It also connects students with campus resources to support academic persistence, personal development, and timely graduation.

In addition to direct student advising, the position may serve as a subject matter expert or escalation point for complex cases. This position also assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative advising initiatives and student success programs that align with institutional goals and address evolving student needs. This includes creating and delivering presentations, coordinating retention-focused initiatives, and equipping staff with tools and training that support student achievement and career readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and four years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong counseling skills including exploratory academic counseling, career development, and group facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Remains active in professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.

Experience in an advising office counseling students who present with uncertainty of major, advising transfer students, and / or working with at-risk populations.

Demonstrate strong organizational skills, proven self-direction, and attention to detail. Demonstrate strong communication skills, verbal and written Experience working with multiple departments, cross-campus collaboration, and / or committee work. Commitment to student success, with a passion for inquiry, creative problem solving, and innovating.

Required License / Registration / Certifications

Job Duties

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, Occasional evening or weekend event participation

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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.