Senior Academic Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Academic Counselor

Employee Classification: Senior Academic Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Accounting-131300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $66,000 - $71,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 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. 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

Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 students, making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a hallmark of the world’s best business schools. Nationally recognized, cutting-edge degrees enable students to learn beyond the classroom, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing counseling to students by appraising their interests, aptitudes, and abilities to develop a career path and degree fit. This role typically provides supervision to lower-level staff directly or on a project basis but may serve as an expert or point of escalation for more complex projects or issues. Counsels students on academic pursuits through the completion of a degree program; connects students with available resources for academic success and personal/professional development; researches, evaluates, and delivers presentations on services provided. This position is responsible for creating and implementing programs related to student success and retention.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and four years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to the functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate). Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory. Strong presentation skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking skills. Strong counseling skills, including career development and group facilitation. Ability to communicate effectively with populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently. Remains active in professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

• A. Maintain effective use of counseling techniques and student development theory for implementation in individual advising sessions and in the construction and implementation of advising programs; B. Maintain and communicate accurate knowledge of University policies and procedures and counsel accordingly. C. Maintain and communicate accurate knowledge of RCoB policies and procedures, and counsel accordingly. D. Maintain and communicate accurate and up-to-date university resources, and refer accordingly. E. Maintain and communicate accurate knowledge on course applicability procedures 
• Assist in planning programs for enrollment growth. Create and implement more complex outreach to BS/MS related to ACCT student success. 
• Establish working relationships with Undergraduate and Master Advisors/Counselors.
• Prepare graduation reports for the Department Chair and maintain current MS student profile records. 
• Support the recruitment of BS/MS Accounting students. 
• Develop, coordinate, and support student success programs and initiatives for accounting students. 
• Advise prospective and current BS Accounting students, as well as newly admitted and current MS Taxation and MS Accounting students. This includes advising BBA students interested in transferring to the BS Accounting program or applying to an Accounting master's program. 
• Collaborate closely with the RCoB Graduate Programs Office (GPO) to provide coordinated advising for all Accounting graduate students and assist with admissions-related student cases. 
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the application and admissions process for students applying to MS programs, providing accurate guidance and support throughout the application cycle. 
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO) to support BS Accounting and BBA Accounting student populations as appropriate. 
• Maintain and communicate current knowledge of University, RCoB, and departmental policies, procedures, and resources, providing accurate guidance and referrals to students as needed. 
• Partner with the Wilson Jones Career Center Graduate Career Coach to support students throughout the internship process, including employer networking, internship orientation, and enrollment in internship courses. 
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate new student orientation for the MS Taxation and MS Accounting programs during the fall and spring semesters. 
• Supervise and support student workers. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, with occasional nights and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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. 

Benefits

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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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.