Associate Academic Advisor

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas seeks an Associate Academic Advisor in Denton to assist students with degree planning, major/minor choices, and graduation processing. You will communicate requirements, deadlines, and policies while supporting a wide range of student needs and transitions.

The role involves documenting advising sessions, coordinating with faculty, and ensuring accurate student records in the university systems. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn various computer applications.
• Clear verbal and written communication with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree/major/minor/certificate choices and career paths.
• Explain university requirements, deadlines, and policies to students; consult with faculty as needed.
• Document advising appointments and student interactions in the advising software.
• Provide high-quality customer service and assist colleagues to resolve student issues.
• Update admissions status, degree audits, and graduation records in university systems.

Skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Computer applications

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advising software

Job description

Employee Classification: Associate Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Engineering-Dean's Off-130100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $40,599.96 (FTE 1.000000, TRS Eligible)

Department Summary

The UNT College of Engineering, located at Denton's Discovery Park, is dedicated to providing an educational community that prepares career-ready students who meet critical industry needs. This is accomplished by increasing the scope and impact of use-inspired research that solves real-world challenges locally and beyond. The college is a leader in strategic research on applied artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and materials, healthcare innovations and autonomous systems.

Position Overview

Advise students of the requirements and procedures needed for completion of degrees, prepare paperwork associated with academic requirements, and graduation processing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills; strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of simple to complex computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of degree programs and education requirements, admissions, and status.
• Ability to conduct interviews and counsel with students.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established University regulations and policies.
• Ability to make computations and tabulations rapidly and accurately.
• Tact, diplomacy, judgment required in dealing with others.

Job Duties

• Advises students, as necessary, on best degree/major/minor/certificate and career matches. Advises students, as necessary, on college transition challenges, academic transition challenges, information related to student interests/aptitudes/abilities/etc. and other issues related to overall student success.
• Accurately advises students regarding university requirements, individual program requirements, academic policies/processes, and academic deadlines, including special student populations and applicability of transfer credits. Confers with faculty or administrator as needed.
• Documents advising appointments and student interactions in the advising software and provides follow up with students, as needed.
• Promotes good will and quality customer service to students and is effective in handling a variety of student situations. Consults with other advisors (or administrator) as needed to resolve challenging student situations/issues.
• Accurately updates, edits, and processes college admissions status, degree audits, graduation applications, and other student records/forms via the university systems and advising software.
• Supports events and initiatives including admissions, orientations, commencements, recruitment events, retention activities, on/off campus presentations, and/or college programming.
• Supports adequate participation/coverage, and the development of strategies/procedures that promote advisor efficiency, productivity, and positive team engagement.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions 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, and educational programs and activities.