Academic Advising Coordinator

University of North Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,518 - 55,633; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Spanish

Job summary

University of North Texas - Dallas seeks an Academic Advising Coordinator to advise students on degree requirements and course planning. You will maintain transcripts, degree plan audits, and graduation applications while leading advisor training and managing special projects.

Responsibilities include outreach, program development, and serving as a subject matter expert on majors and transfer credit. Collaboration with academic units and Student Access and Success is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field; three years in student affairs, advising, or related service.
• Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling.
• Maintain student status records, transcript evaluations, degree audits, and graduation applications.
• Lead training and mentoring of other advisors; manage special projects and outreach.
• Collaborate with academic units and the division to support retention initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Diversity communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree substitution for 1 year experience

Job description

Title: Academic Advising Coordinator

Employee Classification: Academic Advising Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Student Success

Department: DAL-Academic Advising-513250

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $50,576

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Position Overview

This position is responsible for advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. The coordinator maintains and updates student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications. The role also includes leadership in training and mentoring other advisors, outreach/recruitment activities, managing special projects, and serving as a subject matter expert on specialized majors and transfer credit application.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience. A master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to the functional area or ability to assimilate information rapidly.
• Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory.
• Strong presentation, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish.

Job Duties

• Evaluate transcripts, AP scores, CLEP, or other nontraditional transfer credit hours for applicability to UNT Dallas degree programs according to established criteria.
• Compare contents of each degree plan against the established requirements for a particular degree and notify students of discrepancies.
• Proactively advise students and groups from entry to completion; provide career/pathway exploration and career planning.
• Provide holistic student support through collaboration with academic units and the division of Student Access and Success.
• Work with the advising team utilizing case‑management methods.
• Contact students who have received academic alerts to recommend solutions and provide support.
• Confere with faculty or administrators regarding academic policy issues such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree.
• Assist the Registrar’s Office in determining student eligibility for graduation.
• Assist with graduation exercises.
• Serve as contact person for specialized programs of study or certificate programs.
• Advise students pursuing a post‑baccalaureate degree or certificate.
• Help students with a UNT Dallas GPA below 2.0 develop a plan for academic recovery.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to support retention initiatives (early alerts, mid‑term grade outreach, RFY programming, etc.).
• Assist new and transfer students during orientation advising sessions for a seamless transition to UNT Dallas.
• Determine TSI testing and appropriate course placement for incoming new and transfer students.
• Provide robust advising to students completing TSI requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing.
• Mobility to accomplish tasks or move between work sites.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; a few weekends may be required.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—nor takes action to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes action to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.