PAHS Senior Academic Advisor

Title: PAHS Senior Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Senior Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci

Department: UNT-HPS-Advising-135210

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $47,232.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas 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, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

PAHS Advising guides students from start to finish, helping them explore careers, choose their major, select courses, meet university requirements, prepare for graduation and more to ensure they have a meaningful undergraduate experience at UNT.

Position Overview

As part of the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) undergraduate advising office, the Senior Academic Advisor/Academic Counselor will counsel students on academic pursuits through the completion of PAHS degree programs, develop and/or lead programs related to student success and retention, provide leadership to lower level staff directly or on a project basis, and/or serve as an expert or point of escalation for more complex projects or issues. This position will work closely and collaboratively with the supervisor of PAHS Advising and may train and/or serve as point of contact for new academic advisors, as assigned/needed.
Please refer to the essential duties and responsibilities for more information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four 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).

Job Duties

• Advises students on UNT-PAHS curriculum, degree programs, academic requirements, policies, and procedures. Uses provided technology and resources to ensure continuous accurate and timely advisement. As assigned, assists with training, review, and assessment of advising processes and procedures within the college and relative to assigned population or task. 
• Facilitates advising interactions across various modalities, encouraging student problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and goal-setting. Makes appropriate referrals to further assist student progress. Maintains advising records and documentation for continuity. 
• Uses advising approaches, strategies, and knowledge of relevant needs of student population to deliver effective advisement according to institutional and college-level vision and mission, including initiatives or priorities regarding student success and retention, as determined by supervisor. Takes part in on-going professional engagement and development. 
• Communicates and undertakes tasks assigned in a collaborative and constructive manner to support the needs of students and the advising office, as determined by supervisor. 

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 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. Resume and cover letter required.

Benefits

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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.