What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Counselor position at University of North Texas at Frisco?
Title: Academic Counselor
Employee Classification: Academic Counselor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Education-Student Advising-132200
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, upper $40,000's
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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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 inclusive 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 College of Education (COE) prepares professionals and scholars who contribute to the advancement of education, health, and human development. The mission of the Student Advising Office is to:
Advising students on State, University and College degree/program requirements, course scheduling, maintaining and updating student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications. Serves as a subject matter expert on specialized majors determining how transfer credits apply toward degree requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree and two years' of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
None
Job Duties
Effective Self-Management
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional flexible schedule to work weekends or evenings as needed.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Please upload a cover letter, along with your resume.
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.
Employee Classification: Academic Counselor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Education-Student Advising-132200
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, upper $40,000's
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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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 inclusive 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 College of Education (COE) prepares professionals and scholars who contribute to the advancement of education, health, and human development. The mission of the Student Advising Office is to:
- Support the University of North Texas and the College of Education by providing developmental academic advising
- Assist students in the development of academic plans in accordance with their life goals
- Partner with students to assist them in their pursuit of academic success in their chosen fields
Advising students on State, University and College degree/program requirements, course scheduling, maintaining and updating student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications. Serves as a subject matter expert on specialized majors determining how transfer credits apply toward degree requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree and two 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, problem solving, and 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.
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
- Use and have strong presentation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong counseling skills.
- Experience working with the public and/or students.
- Enjoy working with students and colleagues with a focus on active engagement for all parties.
None
Job Duties
Effective Self-Management
- Use effective self-management of time and resources to maintain student access, availability for advisement, completing record and note keeping, and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. Updating calendars for appointments and walk-ins, anticipating and planning for cyclical events and reports, such as participating in orientation and graduation preparation, ceremonies and processes.
- Provide support and demonstrate advising tools including EagleConnect, MyUNT, interactive audits, transfer guides, and gpa calculators. Use the most efficient ways to complete degree requirements and avoid excess hours. Produce documents using all credit for the student to facilitate graduation. Deliver streamlined resources in a user-friendly format.
- Develop expertise and articulate specific course requirements in the University Core, major, minor, teaching fields, and grade point average (GPA). Effectively articulate institutional policies and general education requirements including transfer and residency credit. Continued participation in advising learning opportunities through journals, membership in professional organizations, etc.
- Participate and actively engage in advisor development workshops and training facilitated by the college and Academic Affairs. Support and implement initiatives to support retention and graduation. Participates in Orientation, Graduation, Preview Day and other student events as requested. Consider areas of impact and improvement for student experience.
- Effectively use computers, computer systems, and programs. Continually update computer skills. Conduct a standardized survey after each advising session and provide ongoing feedback to centralized assessment instrument.
- Actively listen to all questions and concerns and provide support. Assist in the development of personal responsibility and initiative. Suggest resources to assist in exploring areas of study and career options. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulations.
- Be flexible to accommodate changes or extended hours.
- Volunteer to help others if your work is done. Help create, support and maintain operational processes. Accept duties and participate in special projects as assigned in cooperation with other employees in the office to create an efficient operation to the benefit of students, staff and faculty.
- Advise and counsel special populations including FTIC, Transfers, sophomores, students on actions, undecided students and students needing specialized guidance and support.
- Assess situations, develop programs and events to address issues and concerns, support retention and promote timely graduation.
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional flexible schedule to work weekends or evenings as needed.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Please upload a cover letter, along with your resume.
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.
Salary : $40,000
