Senior Academic Advisor

Title: Senior Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Senior Academic Advisor

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, mid $40,000's

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

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.

Position Overview

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

Bachelor's Degree and four years' of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced academic advising expertise.
• Ability to integrate and analyze information and develop reports.
• Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications. Ability to effectively manage projects and work teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing with internal and external groups in a variety of settings.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to those who have advanced experience and knowledge of student advising issues and university / college policies and procedures and the ability to translate information for all majors. Advanced knowledge of degree programs, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex problems is strongly preferred. Strong communication, selfdirection, managerial and supervisory skills are desired. This position requires excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and work with other university offices. Must enjoy working with students and colleagues with a focus on active engagement for all parties.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Uses advanced advising expertise to advise FTIC, transfer and EDUC students. Works to encourage student engagement and self efficacy in addition to degree program advising. Serves as a resource for other advisors regarding more difficult advising situations. Uses expertise to fulfill mandates with targeted populations and reach designated outcomes.
• Coordinates and assists in training other advisors and departmental staff relating to mandates and advising for targeted populations and special programs, mandates as well as UNT and College policies and procedures. Works with individual advisors to enhance advanced advising techniques, retention techniques, promotions of program administration and special population requirements.
• Responsible for coordinating the implementation of assigned aspects of advising initiatives (preparing and presenting group advising, conducting and planning and prepping for new student orientation, advising workshops). Makes assignments and reviews follow-through.
• Performs quality checks on projects and outcomes. Prepares programs, communications, aligns with degree programs, reviews levels and paces of progression, and orientation audits as necessary to expedite paperwork flow and meet mandates.
• Works with SAO leadership to produce academic documents, catalog copy, develop plans used for 2 and 4 years, pathways, and ensuring curriculum is uploaded in a timely fashion.

Work Schedule:

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.