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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 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.
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.
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Department Summary
The College of Education (COE) prepares professionals and scholars who contribute to the advancement of education, health, and human development. The mission of the Student Advising Office is to:
- Support the University of North Texas and the College of Education by providing developmental academic advising.
- Assist students in the development of academic plans in accordance with their life goals.
- Partner with students to assist them in their pursuit of academic success in their chosen fields.
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Position Overview
This position will function as a lead for advising students on State, University and College degree/program requirements, course scheduling, maintaining and updating student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications. Serves as a subject matter expert on specialized majors determining how transfer credits apply toward degree requirements.
In addition, this position works with FTIC, major changers, academic challenges, and special populations. Develops and conducts strategic events and projects for internal and external constituents. Coordinates retention programs that focus on student success, integrating, managing and analyzing student academic data and preparing reports. Assists with development and maintenance of academic documents, degree plans, and pathways.
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Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional areas (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
- Advanced academic advising expertise. Strong presentation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills are needed.
- Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory, which includes career development and group facilitation.
- Ability to integrate and analyze information and develop reports.
- The ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations both written and verbally within a variety of settings.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as well as work independently.
- Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications as well as to effectively manage projects and work teams.
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Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to those who have advanced experience and knowledge of student advising matters, university/college policies and procedures as well as the ability to translate information for all majors. Advanced knowledge of degree programs, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex problems is strongly preferred.
This position requires excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and work with other university offices. Value working with students and colleagues with a focus on active engagement for all parties.
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Job Duties:
- Use effective self-management of time and resources to maintain student access, availability for advisement, completing record and note keeping, and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. Updating calendars for appointments and walk-ins, anticipating and planning for cyclical events and reports, such as participating in orientation and graduation preparation, ceremonies and processes.
- Provide support and demonstrate advising tools including EagleConnect, myunt, interactive audits, transfer guides, and gpa calculators. Use the most efficient ways to complete degree requirements and avoid excess hours. Produce documents using all credit for the student to facilitate graduation. Deliver streamlined resources in a user-friendly format.
- Participate and actively engage in advisor development workshops and training facilitated by the college and Academic Affairs. Support and implement initiatives to support retention and graduation. Participates in Orientation, Graduation, Preview Day and other student events as requested. Consider areas of impact and improvement for student experience.
- Effectively use computers, computer systems, and programs. Continually update computer skills. Conduct a standardized survey after each advising session and provide ongoing feedback to centralized assessment instrument.
- Actively listen to all questions and concerns and provide support. Assist in the development of personal responsibility and initiative. Suggest resources to assist in exploring areas of study and career options. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulations.
- Be flexible to accommodate changes or extended hours. Volunteer to help others if your work is done. Help create, support and maintain operational processes. Accept duties and participate in special projects as assigned in cooperation with other employees in the office to create an efficient operation to the benefit of students, staff and faculty.
- Advise and counsel special populations including FTIC, Transfers, students in academic jeopardy, undecided students and students needing specialized guidance and support. Assess situations, develop programs and events to address issues and concerns, support retention and promote timely graduation.
- Performs quality checks on projects and outcomes. Prepares programs, communications that aligns with degree programs, reviews levels and paces of progression, and orientation audits as necessary to expedite paperwork flow and meet mandates.
- Works with SAO leadership to produce academic documents, catalog copy, develop plans used for 2 and 4 years, pathways, and ensuring curriculum is uploaded in a timely fashion.
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Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional flexible schedule to work weekends or evenings as needed.
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Driving University Vehicle:
No
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Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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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.
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Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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