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Senior Academic Advisor

University of North Texas System

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026

💰 $49,031/yr

About the role

Title: Senior Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Senior Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 49,031

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 College of Music at the University of North Texas is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to join its Undergraduate Advising team. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students, including guidance on degree and program requirements, course selection, and academic planning. The Senior Academic Advisor will play a key role in promoting student success by supporting students in achieving their educational and career goals.

Position Overview

Responsible for advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. Responsible for implementing advising initiatives and protocols for targeted populations; leading and training advising staff; performing quality checks and reviewing work of advisors; developing training curriculum content for advisors; coordinating retention programs that focus on student academic success, managing and analyzing student academic information data and preparing reports; and making presentations to internal and external groups.

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 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

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Bachelors Degree and four years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties

Assist with the planning and organization for the College of Music Audition Days. Represent the College of Music at all audition days, including facilitating meetings for parents and students as needed.
Attend prospective student/parent functions such as NT Preview Day to assist in presenting information concerning music programs and to answer