Academic Counselor

About the role

UNT's Office of Advising Services is a centralized advising team committed to serving students and the advising community. From pre-admission through graduation, we eliminate barriers to academic success and increase retention through accessible services including major exploration counseling, prospective advising, and the class concierge service.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing guidance to students by appraising their interests, aptitudes, and abilities to develop a career path and degree fit. Connects students with available resources for academic success and personal/professional development. This position assists in implementing programs related to student success and retention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.
• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory.
• Strong presentation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong counseling skills including career development and group facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Remains active in professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an advising office counseling students who present with uncertainty of major, advising transfer students, and/or working with at-risk populations.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience working with multiple departments and/or committee work.

Job Duties

• Implements programs related to student success and retention.
• Counsels students regarding information about their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and other personal characteristics.
• Occasional advising and presentations at UNT Frisco.
• Presents academic information at new student orientations, exploring majors workshops, and on campus events.
• Provides training, and direction to Academic Advisors or other staff as assigned.
• Counsels prospective students regarding university requirements and individual program requirements including applicability of transfer credits in a timely and professional manner.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

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

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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.