Senior Academic Advisor

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Posting Title
Senior Academic Advisor

Department: UNT-RCOB-Grad Programs-131210

Job Location: Denton

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible

Additional Retirement Information

For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Salary Information: $46,665.00

Department Summary

The University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of more than 8,000 students making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has continuously accredited the college as 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.

The Ryan College of Business Office of Undergraduate Programs Office is staffed with professional Academic Advisors and Academic Counselors responsible for evaluating transfer credit and course planning. They assist students with the understanding of university policies and regulations, reach their academic goals, and support student success.

Position Overview

The Senior Academic Advisor is part of a team working with all MBA and MS students in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, Graduate Programs Office. The team member will advise current students and prospective applicants on degree requirements and admission to the MBA/MS.

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

MBA/MA/MS

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM with occasional evening or weekends. Some remote work may be possible with supervisor and departmental approval.

Driving University Vehicle: No

Security Sensitive: This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title: Senior Academic Advisor

Physical Requirements: Carrying, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Ability to communicate
Job Duties

Evaluation of student credentials to assess for background course deficiencies

Participate in the MBA/MS admission process and must have expert level knowledge of all aspects of the admission decision process, including data entry of decision.

Will work with U Achieve, UNT’s Student information System (EIS), both student records and admission processing system.

The position will support recruiting, orientation, held online and in person through the year.

The Senior Academic Advisor should anticipate contributing to conversations on process improvement and concerns surrounding graduate education and feel empowered to act on solutions independently and as a team. And other job duties as related to the position.

Posting Number: S6605P

Special Instructions to Applicants

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.