Academic Advisor, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 37,304 - 50,471; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS Eligible

Job summary

The University of North Texas is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in Denton. The advisor will promote student success, progression, and timely graduation, maintain student records, and present at informational workshops for students.

Responsibilities include advising on degree requirements, interpreting policies, coordinating degree audits, assisting with orientation and events, and supporting retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.
• Experience presenting at informational workshops or sessions.
• Knowledge of university policies and degree audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced advising on degree requirements and progression to graduation.
• Corresponds with students about degree requirements and transfer hours.
• Represents advising office in orientation sessions and workshops.
• Supports retention strategies and outreach for prospective and admitted students.
• Reviews and updates degree audits and four-year plans; assists in major articulation with community colleges.
• Maintains and prioritizes advisement tasks and documents.

Skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Complex software

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of North Texas is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in Denton. The advisor will promote student success, progression, and timely graduation, maintain student records, and present at informational workshops for students.

Responsibilities include advising on degree requirements, interpreting policies, coordinating degree audits, assisting with orientation and events, and supporting retention initiatives.