Academic Advisor

Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-CLASS-Student Services-120200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $43,888

FTE: 1.000000

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 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.

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CLASS:
Exploring Ideas. Empowering Futures. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences brings together fields of study that shape how we understand humanity, society, and the world, providing students across our academic units with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to lead, create, and inspire. We amplify human potential to propel transformation. 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.

This position serves as a full-time academic advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Advisors will work to promote student success, progression, and timely graduation. They also keep student records up to date, present at informational workshops for students and assist with events such as Preview Day and Commencement.

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 software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various populations 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).

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years working directly with students in an advising capacity.

• Performs advanced advising work in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences regarding degree requirements, complex academic issues, interprets and makes decisions regarding academic policies, complex degree audits, and evaluates progress to graduation.
• Corresponds with students about degree requirements, transfer hours, etc., via various forms of communication. Assist students with exploring other degree options or majors. Serves as on call advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Advising Office by answering phone calls, emails, covering appointments for other advisors when needed, and seeing walk ins and/or assisting at the front desk on an as needed basis.
• Provides information…