Academic Advising Coordinator

Title: Academic Advising Coordinator Employee Classification: Academic Advising Coordinator Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success SubDivision-Department: DAL-Student Success Department: DAL-Academic Advising-513250 Job Location: Dallas Salary: $50,576

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible Position Overview This position is responsible for advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. The coordinator maintains and updates student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications. The role also includes leadership in training and mentoring other advisors, outreach/recruitment activities, managing special projects, and serving as a subject matter expert on specialized majors and transfer credit application. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience. A master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to the functional area or ability to assimilate information rapidly. Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory. Strong presentation, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual Spanish. Job Duties Evaluate transcripts, AP scores, CLEP, or other nontraditional transfer credit hours for applicability to UNT Dallas degree programs according to established criteria. Compare contents of each degree plan against the established requirements for a particular degree and notify students of discrepancies. Proactively advise students and groups from entry to completion; provide career/pathway exploration and career planning. Provide holistic student support through collaboration with academic units and the division of Student Access and Success. Work with the advising team utilizing case‑management methods. Contact students who have received academic alerts to recommend solutions and provide support. Confere with faculty or administrators regarding academic policy issues such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree. Assist the Registrar’s Office in determining student eligibility for graduation. Assist with graduation exercises. Serve as contact person for specialized programs of study or certificate programs. Advise students pursuing a post‑baccalaureate degree or certificate. Help students with a UNT Dallas GPA below 2.0 develop a plan for academic recovery. Collaborate with staff and faculty to support retention initiatives (early alerts, mid‑term grade outreach, RFY programming, etc.). Assist new and transfer students during orientation advising sessions for a seamless transition to UNT Dallas. Determine TSI testing and appropriate course placement for incoming new and transfer students. Provide robust advising to students completing TSI requirements. Physical Requirements Repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing. Mobility to accomplish tasks or move between work sites. Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; a few weekends may be required. 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. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—nor takes action 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, 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 action 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Texas at Dallas