PAHS Academic Advisor

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences seeks an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate recruitment, retention, and graduation. The advisor guides students through degree requirements, course planning, and graduation processes while promoting student engagement and academic success.

This role serves as a subject matter expert for PAHS majors and supports curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or academic advising.
• Strong presentation skills suitable for diverse audiences.
• Strong problem solving skills applicable to advising contexts.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across departments.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams effectively.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures or ability to quickly learn them.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on UNT-PAHS curriculum, degree programs, academic requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitates advising interactions across modalities, encouraging problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and goal-setting; makes referrals as needed and keeps advising records.
• Uses advising approaches tailored to PAHS student needs and participates in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborates with supervisor and colleagues to support student needs and advising office goals.

Skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Complex applications

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work & leadership

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department Summary

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 and mental health, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have nine academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

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.

Position Overview

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) Academic Advisor provides support for student recruitment, retention and graduation of undergraduate students in the UNT College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences. This role involves guiding students through degree requirements, course planning and graduation processes while promoting student engagement and academic success. The advisor serves as a subject matter expert for PAHS majors, supports curriculum development and helps develop other materials for student success.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people 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).

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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. 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.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility for events.

Driving University Vehicle

No

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. Resume and cover letter required.

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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions 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.