Academic Advisor

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Advising Services promotes high-quality advising across UNT’s advising units through coordination, training/ professional development, and leadership support. Our advising team offers pathways counseling to prospective and current students, TSI advising, and academic preparedness resources. The office is located in the Academic Success Center at Sage Hall. This position is responsible for providing guidance to students on Texas Success Initiative. Advising TSI incomplete students into their course remediation. Coordinating Texas Success Initiative efforts campuswide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with 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).

Nice To Haves

Experience in an advising office, and/or working with at-risk populations
Knowledgeable on Texas Success Initiative
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to details
Demonstrated strong communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

Understands and stays informed on changes to TSI polices and procedures
Advises students on TSI processes, assessment, and requirements. This includes transcript evaluation of incoming students, advising of incoming and ongoing students, creation of education plans, and communication plan.
Maintains up to date documentation and progress of students TSI incomplete
Coordinates orientation efforts for TSI incomplete students
Ensures TSI information is properly entered and tracked.
Sets students up for registration and tracks grades.
Promotes good will within the office.
Works in a professional cooperative manner with external stakeholders; develops working relationships with advisors across campus.
Positively represents the Office of Advising Services at various events on and off campus. This includes, but is not limited to, conferences, committees, campus events, and orientation.