Position Information
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Posting Title Academic Advisor Department UNT-Journalism-Academic Advising-138200 Job Location Denton Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible Additional Retirement Information
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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
Ths position serves as a full time academic advisor for the Mayborn School of Journalism. Advisors will work to promote student success, progesssion, and timely graduation. They also keep student records up to date, present at informational workshops for studetns and assist with evens such as Preview Day and Commencement.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience in student affairs, student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Masters degree plus 3 years working directly with students in an advising capacity.
Required License / Registration / Certification Work Schedule
8-5 M-F and scheduled events
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 Academic Advisor Physical Requirements
Job Duties
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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.
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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. Linksclassroom to internship/career goals. Completes required University paperwork, such as graduation applications and 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. Monitors data for both prospective and admitted students. Manages external communications to these cohorts.
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Assists with evenst such as Commencement, Preview Day and Celebrate Mayborn.
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Assists supervisor with key initiatives, such as Transfer student recruitment, retention, and advising intiatives. Critical review of data as indicators for student success is also required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S6991PPosition End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https: // jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/75920
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