Senior Academic Advisor

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of North Texas System is a growing entity in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, comprising 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 Fort Worth. The system employs over 14,000 individuals and educates more than 49,000 students, awarding nearly 12,000 degrees annually. The UNT System fosters a people-first, values-based culture emphasizing excellence, curiosity, innovation, respect, belonging, access, and courageous integrity. The Office of Health Professions within the UNT College of Science provides specialized advising and support to students aspiring to health careers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.
Strong presentation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Advanced academic advising expertise.
Ability to integrate and analyze information and develop reports.
Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications.
Ability to effectively manage projects and work teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with populations verbally and in writing with internal and external groups in a variety of settings.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).

Nice To Haves

Experience with advising students interested in health professions.
Experience with advising students on course selection and/or degree plans.

Responsibilities

Advises students in person, or through e-mail and phone correspondence, on the requirements for health professional schools and the classes necessary for admission; this includes advising students on the transferability of courses, taken at or outside of the university.
Advises students on how to develop strong applications to health professional schools.
Uses provided advising technology and resources to ensure accurate and timely advisement.
Provides professional development for students, which includes conducting mock interviews and reviewing professional school application essays.
Oversees outreach and recruitment efforts for the team and serves as the administrative lead for certain programs and events.
Conducts seminars for current and incoming students.
Assists with freshmen and transfer orientations by presenting information about health professions.
Represents the Office of Health Professions at UNT recruiting events when necessary, which includes UNT’s Preview Day twice a year.
Writes letters of recommendation for students applying to professional schools, post baccalaureate programs, scholarships, and other various programs.
Assists with the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) process, specifically with collecting and managing candidates’ letters of recommendation; provides additional support when needed.
Assists in the production and dissemination of accurate information for students interested in the health professions.
Demonstrates an ability to be an effective team member by assisting colleagues when needed.
Collaborates and communicates with various parties, including on campus faculty and representatives at health professional schools and application services, to provide accurate information and opportunities to students.