Academic Advisor - College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) Academic Advisor provides support for student recruitment, retention and graduation of undergraduate students in the UNT College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences. This role involves guiding students through degree requirements, course planning and graduation processes while promoting student engagement and academic success. The advisor serves as a subject matter expert for PAHS majors, supports curriculum development and helps develop other materials for student success.

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 a wide range of people 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

Advises students on UNT-PAHS curriculum, degree programs, academic requirements, policies, and procedures.
Uses provided technology and resources to ensure continuous accurate and timely advisement.
Facilitates advising interactions across various modalities, encouraging student problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and goal-setting.
Makes appropriate referrals to further assist student progress.
Maintains advising records and documentation for continuity.
Uses advising approaches, strategies, and knowledge of relevant needs of student population to deliver effective advisement according to institutional and college-level vision and mission.
Takes part in on-going professional engagement and development.
Communicates and undertakes tasks assigned in a collaborative and constructive manner to support the needs of students and the advising office, as determined by supervisor.