PAHS Academic Advisor

Welcome to the University of North Texas System, which 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 Dallas-Fort Worth region, employing over 14,000 employees and educating more than 49,000 students.

About the role

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) Academic Advisor provides support for student recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate students. This role involves guiding students through degree requirements, course planning, and graduation processes while promoting student engagement and academic success. The advisor serves as a subject matter expert for PAHS majors, supports curriculum development, and helps develop other materials for student success.

Department Summary

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety. The college offers nine academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, along with centers and programs including the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, and UNTWISE. PAHS Advising guides students from start to finish, helping them explore careers, choose their major, select courses, meet university requirements, prepare for graduation, and more.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on UNT-PAHS 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 modalities, encouraging student problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and goal-setting.
• 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 college-level 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 supervisor.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people 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).

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Pay

$43,888 - $45,850

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some flexibility for events.

Benefits

Retirement eligibility: TRS Eligible. For more information regarding benefits, click here.