Title: Associate Academic Advisor
Employee Classification: Associate Academic Advisor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci
Department: UNT-CLASS-Student Services-120200
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $39,600
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The mission of UNT's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is to kindle the thirst for truth, justice, and beauty; to foster cultural literacy and scientific investigation; and to cultivate thinking, speaking, and writing abilities characterized by clear expression and logically coherent, evidence based arguments. We see these as the values, forms of knowledge, and skills most needed by citizens of a democracy and by productive members of the global workforce.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Advising Office's mission is to teach, assist, and empower students to define, clarify and achieve academic and personal goals through professional, caring service.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. Maintains and updates student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications.
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 populations verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working directly with college students.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Advises students regarding degree requirements, academic issues, and evaluates progress to graduation.
- Advises students in selecting courses for future terms using Advising Record and documents advising related work in Salesforce.
- Corresponds with students concerning questions about degree requirements, transfer hours, etc., via various forms of communication. Assists students with exploring other degree options or majors.
- Provides appropriate referrals to online and campus resources for students as well as information and answers to questions from prospective students and parents.
- Works at both Transfer and Freshman Orientation sessions by advising students at departmental advising sessions and conducting orientation presentations as needed.
- Prepares, updates and checks degree audits, prioritizing VA, ROTC, Financial Aid and other exceptional degree audits. Makes changes in degree audits when discrepancies or substitutions occur.
- Processes graduation applications. Advises students when problems or questions arise.
- Serves as on call advisor for the office serving all CLASS majors by answering phone calls, emails and seeing walk ins and/or assisting at the front desk on an as needed basis.
- Assists in updating both three- and four-year plans, catalog copy and major specific articulation guides.
- Assists with projects and programs as needed.
- Works in a professional cooperative manner with students, faculty, and staff across campus. Demonstrates an ability to be an effective team member of the office by assisting others when needed.
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some evenings, weekends, and off-site.
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.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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.
