Title: Health and Public Service Graduate Academic Advisor (Part-Time)

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

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

Department: UNT-HPS-Dean's Off-Gen-135100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .500000

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

This part-time HPS graduate academic advisor is responsible for advising master's students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. They maintain and update student status records and degree plan audits, take a leadership role in developing a vibrant virtual community that supports graduate student success, participate in outreach/recruitment activities, manage special projects and/or serve as a subject matter expert on specialized majors and confer with faculty and administers on transfer credits and academic policy.

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

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Advises Master’s degree students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements in a timely and professional manner. 
• Inspire graduate student engagement, share information, and help students access services through Talon to Talon, UNT’s virtual community platform.
• Prepares accurate degree audit templates/guides for academic programs and interfaces with the Toulouse Graduate School. Uses advising technology to maintain accurate student records.
• Works with graduate school staff and academic departments to manage master’s degree applications; contacts graduate students to follow-up on non-payment spreadsheets.
• Partners effectively with campus resources to make appropriate referrals to in-person and online student services.
• Confer with faculty or administrators on transferability of courses and academic policy issues, such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree.

Work Schedule:

20 hours/week within the Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm timeframe

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Resume and cover letter required.

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) 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.