Academic Advisor
Company: UNT System
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System
includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University
of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health
Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system
based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are
committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity
through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a
record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly
12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title
Academic Advisor
Department
UNT-COS - Student Services-124120
Job Location
Denton
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information
$42,000
Department Summary
The University of North Texas ( UNT ) is a Carnegie R1 research
university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution
and Minority-Serving Institution, with a diverse population of over
40,000 students. UNT is located in Denton, a cultural hot spot on
the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the
fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.
The College of Science at the University of North Texas consists of
the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics and the interdisciplinary programs Teach North Texas,
BioDiscovery Institute, Advanced Environmental Research Institute,
and Interdisciplinary Program in Applied and Computational Science.
The college offers Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees in science
and mathematics, currently serving more than 4,000 majors. Our
faculty are world-class researchers in science and mathematics, and
the college faculty and staff work together to provide excellent
support to our students in their academic education and
professional development.
The mission of the College of Science is to provide a supportive,
inclusive, and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and
staff, integrating a contemporary education in science with the
pursuit of research at the forefront of the natural and
mathematical sciences. The College of Science Advising Center is
committed to improving student learning outcomes and student
success as our student population becomes ever more diverse and
adapts to a changing world.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for advising students on
degree/program requirements and course scheduling. Maintains and
updates student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan
audits, and graduation applications. Responsible for taking a
leadership role in training and mentoring other advisors,
participating in outreach/recruitment activities, managing special
projects and/or serving as a subject matter expert on specialized
majors and determining how transfer credits apply toward degree
requirements.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience in student affairs,
student services, counseling, or professional academic
advising.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm; occasional work on evenings and
weekends.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions
are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable
federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative
action. The University of North Texas System and its component
institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion,
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran
status in its application and admission processes, educational
programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Academic Advisor
Physical Requirements
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Talk or Hear, Ability to
communicate
Job Duties
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Performs accurate advising work in the College of Science regarding
individual degree requirements and relevant academic policies for
specified and targeted undergraduate populations
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Maintains, updates, and edits degree audits and other student
records through the university systems and advising technology,
including graduation applications
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Confers with faculty and/or administrators with regard to
transferability of credit and academic policy issues
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Documents advising appointments and student interactions in the
advising software and provides follow up with students, as
needed
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Counsels students, as necessary, on best degree and career matches,
college transition challenges, and other issues related to overall
student success
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Contributes to ideas, programs, and other initiatives to increase
student persistence and graduation rates
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Assists with special programs at the college and university level
such as orientation, commencement, recruitment events, and other
activities
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Builds and maintains strong relationships with on and off campus
partners to improve student service
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Promotes good will and quality customer service to students and is
effective in handling a variety of student situations
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Maintains cordial and professional attitude within office, college,
university, and community
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S6338P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/72193
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
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