Academic Advisor

Title: Academic Advisor


Employee Classification: Academic Advisor


Campus: University of North Texas


Division: UNT-Provost


SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design


Department: UNT-CVAD-Dean's Off-136100


Job Location: Denton


Salary: 43,888.00


FTE: 1.000000


Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible


About Us - Values Overview


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Department Summary


The Milnes Advising Center in the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) supports undergraduate student success through a collaborative, student-centered advising approach. Located within the UNT Art Building, the center provides academic advising services including course selection, degree planning, graduation review, and referrals to campus resources, helping students achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.


Position Overview


The College of Visual Arts Design at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Educating students on how to plan their academic pathways in keeping with general education and degree plan requirements; degree audits; graduation application processing. Assisting with prospective students, orientations, and graduation events.


Minimum Qualifications


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


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Strong presentation skills. Strong problem solving skills. Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications. Ability to communicate effectively with the population verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and lead project teams effectively. Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).


Preferred Qualifications


Experience with or knowledge of art and design-based degree programs.


Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Advises students on UNTCVAD curriculum, degree programs, academic requirements, policies, and procedures. Uses provided technology and resources to ensure continuous accurate and timely advisement.
• Facilitates advising interactions across various modailities, encouraging student problemsolving, decisionmaking, planning, and goalsetting. Makes appropriate referrals to further assist student progress. Maintains advising records and documentation for continuity.
• Uses advising approaches, strategies, and knowledge of relevant needs of student population to deliver effective advisement according to institutional and collegelevel vision and mission. Takes part in ongoing professional engagement and development.
• Communicates and undertakes tasks assigned in a collaborative and constructive manner to support the needs of students and the advising office, as determined by the director.

Physical Requirements


Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.


Environmental Hazards


No adverse environmental conditions expected.


Work Schedule


Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm


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


For information regarding our Benefits, click here .


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.