Senior Academic Advisor
University of North Texas

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Senior Academic Advisor

UNT-Engineering-Dean's Off-130100

Denton

Full-Time

TRS Eligible

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$46,665.00

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.

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.

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

* 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).

8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with some weekends and evenings for special events, like commencement.

No

This is a security sensitive position.

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.

Senior Academic Advisor

Sitting, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Advises College of Engineering graduate students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements in a timely and professional manner

Develops and provides assessments of retention initiatives

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

Develops and delivers presentations to on-campus and off-campus groups regarding procedures and program requirements. Assists with graduation exercises or special events.

Supports pre-admission and post-admission services for incoming graduate students.

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