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: $43,888.00

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, inclusive, 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.

Position Overview

The College of Science Advising Center at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to join our team. This position will provide academic advising services and programming to students in the Advising Center.

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).

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.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, 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:

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.