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Senior Academic Counselor

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Denton, Texas, United States

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Title: Senior Academic Counselor

Employee Classification: Senior Academic Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-CLASS-Student Services-120200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $51,744.00

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

CLASS: Exploring Ideas. Empowering Futures. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences brings together diverse fields of study that shape how we understand humanity, society, and the world, providing students across our academic units with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to lead, create, and inspire. We amplify human potential to propel transformation.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Advising Office's mission is to teach, assist, and empower students to define, clarify and achieve academic and personal goals through professional, caring service.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing counseling to students by appraising their interests, aptitudes, and abilities to develop a career path and degree fit. This role typically provides supervision to lower level staff directly or on a project basis but may serve as an expert or point of escalation for more complex projects or issues. Counsels students on academic pursuits through the completion of degree program; connects students with available resources for academic success and personal/professional development; researches and evaluates and delivers presentations on services provided. This position is responsible for creating and implementing programs related to student success and retention.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and four years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to
rapidly assimilate).
Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Strong counseling skills including career development and group facilitation.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently.
Remains active in professional development.

Job Duties

Student Service and Communication Provide high-quality student service related to advising appointments and communication
Paperwork and Processes Completion of advising-related paperwork and processes in timely and accurate manner. Ex: degree audits, graduation applications, etc.
Professional Development Complete a minimum of two professional development trainings that are meaningful to the job/level.
Leadership Manages assigned leadership duties, providing clear and consistent communication as needed related to their specific individually assigned responsibility. Typically related to events, role, assignments, resources or specific student populations. Meets all established deadlines and completes work with a 90% accuracy rate, evaluation of leadership duties will occur on a quarterly basis.
Supervision Coach and support direct reports resulting in the attainment of all performance goals competencies, and values giving meaningful feedback and fair evaluations. Meet with staff on a regular (at least monthly) basis for individual employee coaching sessions and quarterly check-ins.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; some evenings, weekends, and off-site

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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