Academic Counselor

Title: Academic Counselor

Employee Classification: Academic Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Texas Acad of Math & Sci

Department: UNT-TAMS-Dean's Off-143100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 48,000.00

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 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 Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) is a unique residential program for high school-aged Texas students who are high achievers and interested in mathematics and science. While living on campus in McConnell Hall, students in this two-year program complete a rigorous academic curriculum of college coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT). Instruction is by university faculty.

Position Overview

Provide academic assistance to individual students at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

• Contact faculty to obtain course syllabi, and create calendar of assignments and exam dates each semester. During Fall, Spring, Summer semesters, collect students grades from faculty in order to monitor students academic progress. 
• Contact incoming students during the Summer prior to their attendance in order to build rapport. Monitor students class attendance and report absences to parents and Associate Dean when necessary. Identify students having academic difficulties and provide information relative to time management and study skills. Communicate with parents to discuss students academic progress when necessary. Prepare and submit weekly and end-of-semester reports to Associate Dean of TAMS concerning students academic progress and attendance. Provide academic advising to students regarding course selection to ensure students enroll in required courses in order to complete their TAMS curriculum. 
• Provide advising and writing assistance to second-year students during the college application process. Each Summer in collaboration with the Associate Dean and other Academic Counselors, plan and conduct the Early Start program