Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

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: $43,888.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Office of Advising Services promotes high-quality advising across UNT’s advising units through coordination, training/ professional development, and leadership support. Our advising team offers pathways counseling to prospective and current students, TSI advising, and academic preparedness resources. The office is located in the Academic Success Center at Sage Hall.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing information and guidance to current and prospective students on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) statute and requirements. This position also advises TSI-incomplete students into their course remediation and assists in implementing programs related to student success and retention.

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

• Experience in an advising office, and/or working with at risk populations.
• Knowledgeable on Texas Success Initiative.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, verbal and written

Job Duties:

• Understands and stays informed on changes to TSI policies and procedures.
• Advises students on TSI processes, assessment, and requirements. This includes transcript evaluation of incoming students, advising of incoming and ongoing students, creation of education plans, and communication plan.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation and progress of students TSI incomplete.
• Coordinates orientation efforts for TSI incomplete students.
• Ensures TSI information is properly entered and tracked. Sets students up for registration and tracks grades.
• Promotes good will within the office. Works in a professional cooperative manner with external stakeholders; develops working relationships with advisors across campus. Positively represents the Office of Advising Services at various events on and off campus. This includes, but is not limited to, conferences, committees, campus events, and orientation.

Work Schedule:

8:00am - 5:00pm, Occasional evening or Saturday events

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.