Academic Advising Coordinator

Title: Academic Advising Coordinator

Employee Classification: Academic Advising Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Student Success

Department: DAL-Academic Advising-513250

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $50,576

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

Mission
The Academic Advising Center at UNT Dallas is committed to empowering undergraduate students to become confident, self-directed learners by providing personalized guidance, comprehensive resources, and reliable support. Through collaborative partnerships, we foster academic excellence, personal growth, and informed decision-making, enabling every Trailblazer to take full ownership of their educational journey.

Vision
To be a trusted and inspiring partner in every Trailblazer’s academic experience, guiding students to reach their fullest potential and confidently shape meaningful futures at UNT Dallas and beyond.

Position Overview

This position is 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. Responsible for taking a leadership role in training and mentoring other advisors, participating in outreach/recruitment activities, managing special projects, and/or serving as a subject matter expert on specialized majors and determining how transfer credits apply toward degree requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience. A master's degree can substitute for one year of 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, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish

Job Duties

• Evaluates transcripts, AP scores, CLEP, or other nontraditional transfer credit hours for applicability to UNT Dallas degree programs according to established criteria.
•  Compares contents of each degree plan against the established requirements for a particular degree and notifies student of discrepancies.
• Proactively advises students and groups from entry to completion; provides career/pathway exploration and career planning.
•  Provide holistic student support through collaboration with academic units and the division of Student Access and Success.
• Works with advising team utilizing case management methods.
• Contacts students who have received academic alerts to recommend solutions and provide support.
• Confers with faculty or administrators with regard to academic policy issues, such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree.
•  Assists the Registrar's Office in determining student eligibility for graduation.
• Assists with graduation exercises.
• May serve as contact person for specialized programs of study or certificate programs.
• Advises students pursuing a postBaccalaureate degree or certificate.
• Work with students with a UNT Dallas GPA below 2.0 to develop a plan for academic recovery. 
• Works collaboratively with staff and faculty in support of retention initiatives (early alerts, midterm grade outreach, RFY programming, etc.) 
•  Provide assistance to all new and transfer students during orientation advising sessions for a seamless transition to UNT Dallas.
• Assists in determining TSI testing and appropriate course placement for incoming new and transfer students.
• Provides robust advising to students completing TSI requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; A few weekends may be required.

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.