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Academic Advisor

 

 

Academic Advisor

  • 514619
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-CLASS-Student Services-120200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $43,888

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 University of North Texas Health 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

CLASS: Exploring Ideas. Empowering Futures. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences brings together fields of study that shape how we understand humanity, society, and the world, providing students across our academic units with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to lead, create, and inspire. We amplify human potential to propel transformation.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Advising Office's mission is to teach, assist, and empower students to define, clarify and achieve academic and personal goals through professional, caring service.

Position Overview

This position serves as a full-time academic advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Advisors will work to promote student success, progression, and timely graduation. They also keep student records up to date, present at informational workshops for students and assist with events such as Preview Day and Commencement.

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 software applications.
* Ability to communicate effectively with various 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

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years working directly with students in an advising capacity.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

  • Performs advanced advising work in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences regarding degree requirements, complex academic issues, interprets and makes decisions regarding academic policies, complex degree audits, and evaluates progress to graduation. 
  • Corresponds with students about degree requirements, transfer hours, etc., via various forms of communication. Assist students with exploring other degree options or majors. Serves as on call advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Advising Office by answering phone calls, emails, covering appointments for other advisors when needed, and seeing walk ins and/or assisting at the front desk on an as needed basis. 
  • Provides information and answers questions for prospective students and parents. Provides appropriate referrals to online and campus resources. 
  • Assists in recruitment activities and events. Supports the retention strategies for both the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the University of North Texas. Monitors data for both prospective and admitted students. Manages external communications to these cohorts. 
  • Prepares, updates and checks degree audits, prioritizing VA, Athletes, Financial Aid and other exceptional degree audits. Evaluates transfer work to determine degree audit applicability. 
  • Processes graduation applications. Advises students when complex problems or questions arise. Inform them of discrepancies, GPA, and other requirements. 
  • Serves as a resource and problem solver in college orientation sessions. Conducts departmental orientation advising session and academic planning presentations as needed. 
  • Reviews and updates four-year plans, catalog copy, encoding in U.achieve, and major specific articulation guides for area community colleges. Researches and recommends approval/ disapproval of equivalency requests from Registrar’s Office. 
  • Manages and prioritizes paperwork or projects for the individuals specific Academic Advisor assignments and maintains procedural documentation for them. Facilitate various retention programs/outreach for targeted populations. 
  • Promote goodwill with students and be effective in handling a variety of student situations. Works in a professional cooperative manner with faculty and staff. Greets all office visitors in a friendly, cooperative and helpful manner 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hybrid, Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.; some evenings, weekends, and off-site

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. Please attach your resume, a cover letter, and your references

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, 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.

 

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