Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor
- 513267
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Staff
Title: Academic Counselor
Employee Classification: Academic Counselor
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: 47,232
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
Advising Services at the University of North Texas provides proactive, holistic academic advising and student success support for exploratory, transitioning, and prospective students. The department advances student achievement through innovative initiatives in proactive advising and data-informed practices, while fostering advisor excellence through professional development and advisor training.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing guidance to students by appraising their interests, aptitudes, and abilities to develop a career path and degree fit. Connects students with available resources for academic success and personal/professional development. This position assists in implementing programs related to student success and retention. This position also advises prospective students.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory.
• Strong presentation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong counseling skills including career development and group facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Remains active in professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience counseling undecided or exploring-major students, providing guidance, decision-making support, and pathways toward academic clarity and degree progression.
Experience supporting prospective and transfer students, including navigating credit articulation, onboarding, and successful transition into the university environment.
Experience working with multiple departments and/or committee work.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrates strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Presents academic information at new student orientations, exploring majors workshops, and on-campus events.
- Counsels students regarding Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and TSI class placement.
- Counsels students regarding university requirements and individual program requirements including the applicability of transfer credits in a timely and professional manner.
- Provides training, and direction to Academic Advisors or other staff as assigned.
- Implements programs related to student success and retention.
- Assists with the development retention and completion initiatives.
- Consults on difficult issues or expectations related to assisting students.
- Counsels students regarding information about their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and other personal characteristics.
- Advising and presentations at UNT Frisco.
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, occasional evening or weekend event participation
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, 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.
