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Senior Transfer Navigator

 

 

Senior Transfer Navigator

  • 513998
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Senior Transfer Navigator

Employee Classification: Sr Transfer Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Enrollment Management -Gen

Department: UNT-Enrollment Partnerships-164300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

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 Enrollment Partnerships Department at UNT builds strategic collaborations with K-12 schools, community colleges, and other organizations to create clear pathways and pipelines to the university. These partnerships are designed to support student success from early engagement through degree completion, expanding access to higher education and strengthening academic transitions across educational institutions.

Position Overview

This position serves as the strategic team lead for recruiting and advising students on guided pathways to the University of North Texas (UNT), with a focus on admissions, degree planning, program requirements, and course scheduling. This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality recruitment, admission, and advising initiatives for targeted student populations and academic transfer programs. Key responsibilities include leading and training transfer advisors, developing advisor training content, conducting quality assurance reviews, providing direct services to students, and managing retention efforts in collaboration with institutional partners to promote student academic success. The role also involves analyzing student academic data, preparing reports, and representing the university through presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related professional experience in student services, admission, professional academic advising, or enrollment management, preferably with a focus on community college students. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong knowledge of the transfer student lifecycle, academic advising best practices, and student development theory.
* Proven ability to interpret degree plans, articulation agreements, and academic policy to guide students effectively.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience building relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
* Data-informed decision-making skills, including experience with advising or CRM systems such as Navigate, Banner, or Salesforce.
* Ability to integrate and analyze information and develop reports.
* Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
* Ability to effectively manage projects and work teams.
* Ability to travel to partner institutions and represent UNT at external events with professionalism and enthusiasm.
* Ability to maintain confidence of students record and abide by FERPA
* Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of related professional experience in student services, admission, professional academic advising, or enrollment management, preferably with a focus on transfer students. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Driver's license required.

Job Duties

  • lead enrollment and advising services for prospective transfer students and concurrent enrollment students participating in partnership programs, ensuring consistent and high-quality support and advising on admission criteria, program requirements, degree options, transfer pathways, academic planning, and university expectations. 
  • collaborate with academic departments to implement advising policies, academic standards, procedures, and resources to support student success and meet requirements, ensuring compliance with university, state, and accreditation policies, including FERPA and concurrent enrollment and guided pathway agreements. 
  • Monitor student progress and program outcomes, using data to report outcomes to stakeholders and inform continuous improvement. 
  • Manage marketing initiatives and communication strategies to stakeholders regarding admission criteria, expectations, deadlines, and support services. 
  • Supervise and train advising staff, providing guidance on best practices in academic advising, student engagement, and program requirements, and compliance. 
  • Coordinate and deliver orientations, workshops, and support initiatives tailored to the unique needs of transfer and concurrent enrollment students. Travel required. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends during peak times and special 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, 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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