PAHS Academic Counselor

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design. PAHS Advising guides students from start to finish, helping them explore careers, choose their major, select courses, meet university requirements, prepare for graduation and more to ensure they have a meaningful undergraduate experience at UNT. As part of the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences undergraduate advising office, the Academic Counselor will counsel students on academic pursuits through the completion of PAHS degree programs, develop and/or lead programs related to student success and retention, provide leadership to lower level staff directly or on a project basis, and/or serve as an expert or point of escalation for more complex projects or issues. This position will work closely and collaboratively with the supervisor of PAHS Advising and may train and/or serve as point of contact for new academic advisors, as assigned/needed.

Requirements

Master's degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.
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

Advanced experience and knowledge of student advising matters, university/college policies and procedures as well as 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.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and work with other university offices.
Value working with students and colleagues with a focus on active engagement for all parties.

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.
As assigned, assists with training, review, and assessment of advising processes and procedures within the college and relative to assigned population or task.
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, including initiatives or priorities regarding student success and retention, as determined by supervisor.
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.