Title: Academic Advising Coordinator

Employee Classification: Academic Advising Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the Provost

Department: DAL-Academic Advising-513250

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: 50,576

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Mission
The Office of Academic Advising & Student Success strives to promote academic success and foster personal growth by empowering undergraduate students to become active participants in their educational journey at UNT Dallas.

Vision
Through holistic support, we are committed to promoting a culture of civic engagement and reshaping the socioeconomic opportunities for every Trailblazer. Our Advisors Help Current and New Undergraduate Students:

- Encourage, explore, and assist students with defining educational goals. 
- Actively listen to concerns, remain open-minded, respectful and maintain confidentiality of your records. 
- Explain and assist students with learning University Policies and Procedures.
- Provide students with the tools needed to make informed decisions concerning degree completion. 

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor. 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

Required License/Registration/Certifications

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 assistance to all new and transfer students during orientation advising sessions for a seamless transition to UNT Dallas.
• 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.
• Assists with graduation exercises.
• Work with students with a UNT Dallas GPA below 2.0 to develop a plan for academic recovery.
• Confers with faculty or administrators with regard to academic policy issues, such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree.
• Works collaboratively with staff and faculty in support of retention initiatives (early alerts, midterm grade outreach, RFY programming, etc.).
• Assists in determining TSI testing and appropriate course placement for incoming new and transfer students.
• Provides robust advising to students completing TSI requirements.
• Primarily advises Freshmen, Sophomore, and first semester transfer students.

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:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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.