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:

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.

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

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