Associate Academic Advisor

Full Time
Denton, TX 76203
Posted
Job description

Department
UNT-Journalism-Academic Advising-138200

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

Department Summary
The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited school with the only professionally accredited journalism master’s program in the four-state region of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The school is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in one of the largest media markets in the country. We offer journalism classes in public relations, advertising, print/digital, broadcast/digital, and photojournalism. The Mayborn enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and 75 graduate students. Graduates have won many national and international awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. The school offers students multi-platform professional opportunities including the award-winning North Texas Daily student newspaper, Denton Public Access TV, and student-run photography and ad/PR agencies. The school also hosts the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, the nationally acclaimed conference for aspiring and experienced writers, journalists and authors.

Position Overview

Welcomes new students to the University and creates a pleasant environment. Assists in delivering presentations, evaluating transfer work and advising students on course selections/campus resources.


Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree



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 diverse 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: Masters degree in student affairs or related field OR Undergraduate degree and 3 plus years of experience working with students in an advising capacity

Required License / Registration / Certification

Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5 and some nights and weekends required.

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
Associate Academic Advisor

Physical Requirements

Job Duties

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Prepares, updates and checks degree audits for accuracy. Confers with supervisor and department chairs regarding course substitutions/memos. Reviews degree programs in DARwin for accuracy of requirements listed.


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Advises students regarding class schedules, University resources and community support opportunities. Links classroom to internship/career goals. Completes required University paperwork, such as concurrent enrollment forms.


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Assists in recruitment activities and events as needed. Supports the retention strategies for both the Mayborn School of Journalism and the University of North Texas.


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Continues professional growth and development by attending development events offerred on campus and through professional networks such as UCAN and NACADA.


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Assists with events such as Commencement, Preview Day, and Celebrate Mayborn.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S6380P

Position End Date (if temporary)

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