Academic Advisor
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Frisco
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Title: Academic Advisor
Employee Classification: Academic Advisor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Applied&Collab Studies
Department: UNT-Applied&Collaborative Studies-135331
Job Location: Frisco
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience within Pay Grade 8
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
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 Applied & Collaborative Studies (CACS) prepares students to engage with a rapidly changing environment through partnership and innovation. In collaboration with industry partners in the DFW metroplex, CACS creates ongoing opportunities for students to learn and grow in today’s workforce through project-based learning. Our students work on real-world problems with industry leaders in a collaborative setting that interweaves liberal arts, data analysis, project management, and design thinking principles.
Position Overview
Conducts and coordinates tasks related to advising, recruitment, orientation, and retention of undergraduate students in the College of Applied & Collaborative Studies. Prepares degree plans, plan approval forms, degree audits, graduation audits, and other documentation of student plans and progress.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and two years' of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong presentation skills. Strong problem solving skills. Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and lead project teams effectively. 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: Academic Advising Experience at the 2yr institution level (Community College, Junior College). Academic Advising Experience working with veterans, adult/nontraditional students and/or students with nontraditional forms of credit such veterans and active duty military.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
- Advising: Holistic academic advising to CACS continuing and prospective students regarding university requirements and individual CACS program requirements. Incorporates student career goals into major selection and other issues related to overall student success. Makes appropriate referrals to campus resources.
- Processing: Prepare and update degree audits for new students or change of majors, evaluating and applying transfer work in accordance with University and College policies; Review and process graduation applications; Document advising appointments and student interactions in the advising software and provides follow-up with students, as needed
- Leadership: Contribute to the overall organizational health and performance of New College programs through teamwork, knowledge sharing, professional development, and professional relationship building. Maintains cordial and professional attitude within the office, university, and community. Serves as team lead for special project(s) or program(s) and prepares materials, as needed. Assists with training of Associate Academic Advisors, as needed.
- Engagement: Prepare and present CACS degree information during New Student Orientation, major changer group sessions, and other group activities; participate in commencement ceremony duties. Assists with recruitment program development and other special events.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates commitment to professionalism and ongoing professional development.
- Customer Service: Promotes goodwill and quality customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Is effective in handling a variety of student situations.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm, with occasional evenings and weekends
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Main office location is in Frisco at Inspire Park. Will also have office hours in Denton once a week or more.
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.
Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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