PAHS Academic Advisor - Empower Student Success

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas is hiring a PAHS Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students within the UNT College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences. The advisor guides students through degree requirements, course planning, and graduation processes, promoting engagement and academic success.

The role serves as a subject-matter expert for PAHS majors, supports curriculum development, and helps develop materials for student success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Complex computer applications

Verbal & written comms

Relationship building

Project leadership

University policies knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of North Texas is hiring a PAHS Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students within the UNT College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences. The advisor guides students through degree requirements, course planning, and graduation processes, promoting engagement and academic success.

The role serves as a subject-matter expert for PAHS majors, supports curriculum development, and helps develop materials for student success.