Academic Advisor

Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-CVAD-Dean's Off-136100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 43,888.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

The Milnes Advising Center in the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) supports undergraduate student success through a collaborative, student-centered advising approach. Located within the UNT Art Building, the center provides academic advising services including course selection, degree planning, graduation review, and referrals to campus resources, helping students achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.

The College of Visual Arts Design at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Educating students on how to plan their academic pathways in keeping with general education and degree plan requirements; degree audits; graduation application processing. Assisting with prospective students, orientations, and graduation events.

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 the population 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).

Experience with or knowledge of art and design-based degree programs.

• Advises students on UNTCVAD 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 ongoing 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 the director.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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.

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