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Senior Academic Advisor

University of North Texas System

United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

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 Science

Department: UNT-COS - Student Services-124120

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $47,732.00

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 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 Office of Health Professions provides specialized advising and support to students interested in pursuing various health careers.

Position Overview

Responsible for advising and providing professional development to students interested in health careers. Advises pre-health students on the courses required for entry into health professional schools, the timeline for applying to such programs, and the characteristics of a competitive application.

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

Experience with advising students interested in health professions. Experience with advising students on course selection and/or degree plans.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

Advises students in person, or through e-mail and phone correspondence, on the requirements for health professional schools and the classes necessary for admission; this includes advising students on the transferability of courses, taken at or outside of the university. Advises students on how to develop strong applications to health professional schools. Uses provided advising technology and resources to ensure accurate and timely advisement.
Provides professional development for students, which includes conducting mock interviews and reviewing professional school application essays.
Oversees outreach and recruitment efforts for the team and serves as the administrative lead for certain programs and events.
Conducts seminars for current and incoming students. Assists with freshmen and transfer orientations by presenting information about health professions. Represents the Office of Health Professions at UNT recruiting events when necessary, which include