Title: Associate Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Associate Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Engineering-Dean's Off-130100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

UNT’s College of Engineering offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in various engineering disciplines. The College’s innovative curricula are taught by experienced faculty that will equip students with life-long learning skills in order to adapt as the industry changes and remain competitive in a global market.

Position Overview

The Associate Academic Advisor will advise students of the requirements and procedures needed for completion of degrees, prepare paperwork associated with academic requirements, and graduation processing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills; strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of simple to 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Knowledge of degree programs and education requirements, admissions, and status.
• Ability to conduct interviews and counsel with students.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established University regulations and policies.
• Ability to make computations and tabulations rapidly and accurately.
• Tact, diplomacy, judgment required in dealing with others.

Job Duties:

• Advises students, as necessary, on best degree/major/minor/certificate and career matches. Advises students, as necessary, on college transition challenges, academic transition challenges, information related to student interests/aptitudes/abilities/etc. and other issues related to overall student success.
• Accurately advises students regarding university requirements, individual program requirements, academic policies/processes, and academic deadlines, including special student populations and applicability of transfer credits. Confers with faculty or administrator as needed.
• Documents advising appointments and student interactions in the advising software and provides follow up with students, as needed.
• Promotes good will and quality customer service to students and is effective in handling a variety of student situations. Consults with other advisors (or administrator) as needed to resolve challenging student situations/issues.
• Accurately updates, edits, and processes college admissions status, degree audits, graduation applications, and other student records/forms via the university systems and advising software.
• Supports events and initiatives including admissions, orientations, commencements, recruitment events, retention activities, on/off campus presentations, and/or college programming.
• Supports adequate participation/coverage, and the development of strategies/procedures that promote advisor efficiency, productivity, and positive team engagement.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

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

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.