Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-CVAD-Dean's Off-136100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: maximum 45,150.56

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Considered one of the leading visual arts and design schools in the nation, UNT’s College of Visual Arts and Design is home to more than 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students in NASAD and CIDA accredited programs including the BA, BFA, MA, and MFA in art education, art history, ceramics, communication design, drawing and painting, fashion design, interaction design, interdisciplinary art and design studies, interior design, metalsmithing and jewelry, new media art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and user-experience design, with certification offered in art museum education, and a Ph.D. offered in art education. It includes the Department of Art Education, Department of Art History, Department of Design, Foundations Program, Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Program, and Department of Studio Art. Additional information about the college and university can be found online: cvad.unt.edu and www.unt.edu.

Position Overview

The College of Visual Arts Design 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: Educating students on how to plan their academic pathways in keeping with general education and degree plan requirements; degree audits; graduation application processing. Assisting with prospective students, orientations, and graduation events.

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

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Facilitates advising interactions across various modalities, encouraging student problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and goalsetting. Makes appropriate referrals to further assist student progress. Maintains advising records and documentation for continuity. 
• Uses advising approaches, strategies, and knowledge of relevant needs of student population to deliver effective advisement according to institutional and college level vision and mission. Takes part in ongoing professional engagement and development. 
• Communicates and undertakes tasks assigned in a collaborative and constructive manner to support the needs of students and the advising office, as determined by the director. 
• Advises students on UNT CVAD curriculum, degree programs, academic requirements, policies, and procedures. Uses provided technology and resources to ensure continuous accurate and timely advisement. 

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional remote and flexible schedule to work weekends or evenings as needed.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination 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.