Academic Advisor

The College of Science Student Services Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling. Maintains and updates student status records, transcript evaluations, degree plan audits, and graduation applications.
• Advises students regarding University requirements and individual program requirements including applicability of transfer credits in a timely and professional manner.
• Implements student success and retention initiatives.
• Confers with faculty or administrators with regard to academic policy issues such as acceptable course substitutes for a particular degree and other relevant issues.
• Prepares and updates degree audits and student records using advising technology. Receives and processes applications for graduation.
• Partners effectively with campus resources to make appropriate referrals.
• Develops and delivers presentations to on-campus and off-campus groups regarding procedures and program requirements.
• Assists with graduation exercises and other special events.
• Participates in College of Science with recruitment and retention activities, as needed.