Title: Senior Academic Advisor
Employee Classification: Senior Academic Advisor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business
Department: UNT-RCOB-Undergrad Programs-131200
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $48,881.59

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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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 www.UNTSystem.edu.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 10,000 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 and cutting-edge degrees, enable students to learn beyond the classroom so they can become leaders in their field.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Academic Advisor is responsible for functioning as a team lead for the G. Brint Ryan College of Business for advising students and degree/program requirements. Responsible for implementing advising initiatives and protocols for targeted populations; performing quality checks and reviewing work of advisors; coordinating retention programs that focus on student academic success, managing and analyzing student academic information data and preparing reports; and making presentations to internal and external groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong presentation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced academic advising expertise.
• Ability to integrate and analyze information and develop reports.
• Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications. Ability to effectively manage projects and work teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing with internal and external groups in a variety of settings.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree

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.

• Actively participate in the development and implementation of RCOB advising policies and procedures to ensure that they that promote student academic success and ensure outstanding advising experience for RCOB students.
• Manage a team of academic advisors by setting individual and team performance goals, providing procedural guidance and training to team members, managing team performance, ensuring effective team communication and providing effective performance feedback to team members.
• Serve as a lead for assigned advising areas or processes by leading continual process improvement efforts, providing procedural guidance and training to others.
• Advise students individually and in group settings regarding degree requirements and University and College Policies.
• Leverage data and information technology to help drive student enrollment, academic success, retention and degree attainment.
• Work with student information systems to prepare and update degree audits, evaluate and apply transfer work in accordance with University and College policies, prepare and process degree plans and graduation applications.
• Make presentations to students, faculty and other stakeholders about RCOB degrees and educational opportunities and UNT and RCOB advising policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the overall organizational health and performance of the RCOB undergraduate programs through teamwork, knowledge sharing, professional development, and professional relationship building.
• Demonstrate commitment and ability to support a diverse group of individuals within the academic community.