Senior Academic Advisor - Tenders Global

Senior Academic Advisor

University of North Texas at Dallas

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UNT System 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 inclusive 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.
Posting Title Senior Academic Advisor
Department UNT-Engineer-Academic Counseling-130220
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information $46,665.00
Department Summary UNT’s College of Engineering offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in various engineering disciplines. The College’s innovative curricula are taught by experienced faculty that will equip students with life-long learning skills in order to adapt as the industry changes and remain competitive in a global market.
Position Overview This position is responsible for functioning as a team/project lead for advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. Responsible for implementing advising initiatives and protocols for targeted populations; leading and training advising staff; performing quality checks and reviewing work of advisors; developing training curriculum content for advisors; coordinating retention programs that focus on student academic success; managing and analyzing student academic information data and preparing reports; and making presentations to internal and external groups.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced academic advising expertise.
• Ability to integrate and analyze information and develop reports.
• Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and work teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing with internal and external groups in a variety of settings.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).

Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with some weekends and evenings for special events, like commencement.
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title Senior Academic Advisor
Physical Requirements Sitting, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

o Advises College of Engineering graduate students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements in a timely and professional manner.
o Develops and provides assessments of student success initiatives
o Prepares and updates accurate degree audit templates/guides for each program major. Confers with faculty or administrator regarding academic policy issues, such as acceptable leveling courses for a particular degree. 
o Develops and delivers presentations to on-campus and off-campus groups regarding procedures and program requirements. Assists with graduation exercises or special events.
o Supports pre-admission and post-admission services for incoming graduate students.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S7910P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80724

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