Job Description

Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Academic Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 43,888.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Music at the University of North Texas is seeking an Academic Advisor to join our Undergraduate Advising team. This position will play an important role in supporting and guiding first-year and transfer undergraduate students, assisting in the development of degree plans that promote timely progress toward graduation.

Advises undergraduate music students, assisting them in making semester by semester plans towards the completion of their respective degrees. This position concentrates on FTIC students and first year issues. Will plan and implement programming specifically for freshman music majors. Assist with all CoM advising events including auditions, commencement, preview, etc. Assist with daily office events.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong presentation skills; strong problem solving skills. Ability to learn and use a variety of simple to complex computer applications. Ability to communicate effectively with populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Bachelors degree in music. previous university knowledge/experience preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Maintain detailed familiarity with aspects of all music degree plans and specializations and all academic changes taking place within the university and communicating new information to students. Update and revise degree audits and inhouse forms.
• Participate in on campus training initiatives and programs for advising related topics
• Advise all newly accepted and continuing undergraduate music students. Implement success and retention initiatives for FTIC students. Advise prospective music majors, music minors, transfer students and MUND students concerning degree requirements and alternative degree options. Advise students regarding progress toward degree and review remaining courses and requirements necessary for a timely graduation.
• Enter advising case notes in Navigate. Coordinate and maintain other academic records for undergraduate students.
• Respond to inquiries regarding admissions and transfers, and direct questions to COM admissions as appropriate. Partner effectively with campus resources to make appropriate referrals
• Notify students of graduation procedures, assist counselors with preparation of graduation documents and the operation of graduation ceremonies as needed.
• Prepare for freshmen and transfer orientations. Advise freshman and transfer students during orientations, and give presentations to orientation groups as needed.
• Assist with planning and presentations at prospective student/parent functions such as Auditions Days, NT Preview Day, etc. Assist with planning and implementation of other Music Advising Office special events.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00 am -5:00 pm

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.