Part-Time Academic Counselor

Title: Inside-Out Part-Time Academic Counselor

Employee Classification: Academic Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Criminal Justice-135340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .500000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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.

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The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and 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 health, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have eight 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.

The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. We focus on preparing students for professional services and advanced graduate studies with integrated teaching methods involving peers. With the use of classwork, online teaching and hands-on experiences, our department offers a unique education for students. Our department is able to provide experiences to students that enable them to undertake important issues in society.

Our country has an ongoing need to address its crime problems, creating not only new challenges, but opportunities for growth and justness that our Criminal Justice majors can explore and work for.

The Inside Out Program part-time academic counselor provides comprehensive academic advising and counseling to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students participating in the North Texas Education Justice Alliance Inside-Out courses and fellowships. Some travel to Bridgeport Correctional Center required.

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

• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory.
• Strong presentation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong counseling skills including career development and group facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Remains active in professional development.

• Assists students with course selection, registration, academic planning, and navigating university policies and resources.
• Support students in developing educational goals, overcoming academic challenges, and preparing for successful reentry and degree completion.
• Collaborate closely with peer advisors, faculty, and the Restoration and Reentry Alliance to offer holistic support and referrals to campus services such as tutoring, counseling, and career resources.
• Facilitate virtual or hybrid advising sessions tailored to the unique needs of justice-impacted students, ensuring accessibility and equity.
• Maintain accurate records of advising interactions, report on student academic progress and…