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Associate Academic Advisor

515099

Denton, Texas, United States

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Title: Associate Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Associate Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

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

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $40,599.96

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The UNT College of Engineering, located at Denton’s Discovery Park, is dedicated to providing an educational community that prepares career-ready students who meet critical industry needs. This is accomplished by increasing the scope and impact of use-inspired research that solves real-world challenges locally and beyond. The college is a leader in strategic research on applied artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and materials, healthcare innovations and autonomous systems.

Position Overview

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 various populations verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently.

Preferred 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

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.

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