Academic Advisor

Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-COS - Student Services-124120

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 43888.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Science at the University of North Texas consists of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and the interdisciplinary programs Teach North Texas, BioDiscovery Institute, Advanced Environmental Research Institute, and Interdisciplinary Program in Applied and Computational Science. The college offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in science and mathematics, currently serving more than 4,000 majors. Our faculty are world-class researchers in science and mathematics, and the college faculty and staff work together to provide excellent support to our students in their academic education and professional development.

The mission of the College of Science is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff, integrating a contemporary education in science with the pursuit of research at the forefront of the natural and mathematical sciences. The College of Science Advising Center is committed to improving student learning outcomes and student success as our student population adapts to a changing world.

Position Overview

The College of Science Student Services Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Advises students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements including applicability of transfer credits in a timely and professional manner.
- Implements student success and retention initiatives.
- Confers with faculty or administrators with regard to academic policy issues such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree and other relevant issues.
- Prepares and updates degree audits and student records using advising technology. Receives and processes applications for graduation.
- Partners effectively with campus resources to make appropriate referrals.
- Develops and delivers presentations to on-campus and off-campus groups regarding procedures and program requirements.
- Assists with graduation exercises and other special events.
- Participates in College of Science with recruitment and retention activities, as needed.

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 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

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Performs accurate advising work in the College of Science regarding individual degree requirements and relevant academic policies for specified and targeted undergraduate populations 
• Maintains, updates, and edits degree audits and other student records through the university systems and advising technology, including graduation applications 
• Confers with faculty and/or administrators with regard to transferability of credit and academic policy issues 
• Documents advising appointments and student interactions in the advising software and provides follow up with students, as needed 
• Counsels students, as necessary, on best degree and career matches, college transition challenges, and other issues related to overall student success 
• Contributes to ideas, programs, and other initiatives to increase student persistence and graduation rates 
• Assists with special programs at the college and university level such as orientation, commencement, recruitment events, and other activities
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with on and off campus partners to improve student service 
• Promotes good will and quality customer service to students and is effective in handling a variety of student situations 
• Maintains cordial and professional attitude within office, college, university, and community 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
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

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm, occasional work on evenings and weekends

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.