Academic Advisor

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

10d • $43,888 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Science Student Services Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. Maintains and updates student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications.
- Advises students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements including applicability of transfer credits in a timely and professional manner.
- Implements student success and retention initiatives.
- Confers with faculty or administrators with regard to academic policy issues such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree and other relevant issues.
- Prepares and updates degree audits and student records using advising technology. Receives and processes applications for graduation.
- Partners effectively with campus resources to make appropriate referrals.
- Develops and delivers presentations to on-campus and off-campus groups regarding procedures and program requirements.
- Assists with graduation exercises and other special events.
- Participates in College of Science with recruitment and retention activities, as needed.

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).

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate advising work in the College of Science regarding individual degree requirements and relevant academic policies for specified and targeted undergraduate populations
• Maintains, updates, and edits degree audits and other student records through the university systems and advising technology, including graduation applications
• Confers with faculty and/or administrators with regard to transferability of credit and academic policy issues
• Documents advising appointments and student interactions in the advising software and provides follow up with students, as needed
• Counsels students, as necessary, on best degree and career matches, college transition challenges, and other issues related to overall student success
• Contributes to ideas, programs, and other initiatives to increase student persistence and graduation rates
• Assists with special programs at the college and university level such as orientation, commencement, recruitment events, and other activities
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with on and off campus partners to improve student service
• Promotes good will and quality customer service to students and is effective in handling a variety of student situations
• Maintains cordial and professional attitude within office, college, university, and community

Benefits

• TRS Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level