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University of North Texas is hiring an Academic Counselor to provide advanced academic counseling, career counseling, referrals, and degree program advising to undergraduate business majors and prospective business majors in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. The counselor also implements, develops, and evaluates programs designed to increase student retention and participation in general degree advising activities. On top of that, the position manages and leads Transfer Orientation processes and procedures and may help lead and train advising staff.

Highlights

Guide prospective and current students on university and degree requirements as well as career and major choices.
Coordinate and lead interventions for undergraduate students, helping them navigate issues.
Manage processes and programs for students exploring Ryan College of Business degree options.
Lead Transfer Orientation processes and procedures.
Support the leading and training of advising staff.
Maintain and update student degree plans and records, including graduation applications, using university and advising technology.
Build and apply advising approaches in individual sessions and in the design of advising programs.
Hold a master's degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related work.
Work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional nights and weekends.
Earn a salary of $48,232 with TRS retirement eligibility.

Academic Counselor Full Description

Employee Classification

Academic Counselor

Department

UNT-Provost / UNT-Ryan College of Business, UNT-RCOB-Undergrad Programs

Salary

$48,232.00 (FTE 1.000000, TRS Eligible)

Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 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, cutting-edge degrees enable students to learn beyond the classroom, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.

Position Overview

Supports the G. Brint Ryan College of Business by providing advanced academic counseling, career counseling, referrals and degree program advising to undergraduate business majors and prospective business majors in individual and group sessions. This includes the expertise to implement, develop and evaluate programs designed to increase student retention and participation in general degree advising activities (preparation of degree plans, evaluation of transcripts, processing graduation applications and community relations). This position may support leading and training advising staff, and will also manage and lead Transfer Orientation processes and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, professional academic advising, or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Job Duties

Maintains effective knowledge and use of advising approaches for implementation in individual advising sessions and in construction and implementation of advising programs.
Advises prospective and current students regarding University and degree requirements, as well as career/major choices, in a timely and professional manner.
May support leading and training advising staff, and manages and leads Transfer Orientation processes and procedures.
Effectively coordinates and leads interventions for undergraduate students, helping them navigate issues.
Manages processes and programs designed for students exploring RCOB degree options.
Efficiently, accurately and thoroughly maintains and updates student degree plans and other records, including graduation applications, using university and advising technology.
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism within office, College, University and community.
Completes miscellaneous projects and tasks as requested by supervisor, Director, Assistant Dean and/or Associate Dean.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional nights and weekends.

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.

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.

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