Title: Health and Public Service Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-HPS-Advising-135210

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT WISE and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve, with thoughtful, inclusive, and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners, and more.

Position Overview

The Health and Public Service Academic Advisor will conduct, and coordinate tasks related to recruitment, retention and graduation of undergraduate students within the College of Health and Public Service (HPS). Advise students regarding HPS degree requirements, academic policies and to prepare degree plans and other materials for academic success.

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

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Masters degree and direct relevant years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Job Duties:

• General Student Advising: Advise students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements. Provide extended advising for students on academic probation. Provide assistance to students during orientation and registration.
• Represent HPS programs at University and College informational and recruiting functions.
• Review graduation application information for accuracy and completeness and advise student regarding problems detected in graduation information requirements. Assist with coordination and participation in graduation ceremony.
• Maintain working familiarity with relevant University, College, and program policies and procedures, as well as, maintain mastery of EIS, UAchieve, Word, Tracking System and other computer information systems required to perform job duties.
• Coordinate and manage task assignments. i.e. freshman, transfer orientations, scholars, ambassadors, mentor, and certificate programs.
• Create and update HPS informational and recruitment materials. i.e. transfer guides, major information, scholarship information.
• Exploration of life, career, and educational goals with advisee in collaboration with career counselor and department faculty advisor.
• Promote open and considerate communication with students, advisors, supervisor, office, and University personnel. Also, greet visitors and students in a friendly, cooperative, and helpful manner, both by phone and in person, and facilitate conflict resolution in a positive and timely manner.
• Attendance, punctuality, and productivity as required and adherence to professional office attire in accordance with University and office policy and procedures.
• Ability to act with initiative and highly motivated, self-directed, follow university policy and procedures, and carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. 

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with some flexibility for events.

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.