Position Information
UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title AdviseTX College Advisor (Multiple Positions) Department DAL-Admissions-UG-521200 Job Location Dallas Full Time/Part Time Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible Additional Retirement Information
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Salary Information $32,945.00 Department Summary
The University Of North Texas at Dallas – the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city – seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families and communities by providing high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow's careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to: https:// untdallas.edu/
Position Overview
AdviseTX College Advisers will help Texas high school students with the aim to increase college and career readiness and postsecondary enrollment among low- income, first-generation and underrepresented high school students. AdviseTX Hybrid College Advisers will be responsible for ensuring students have the necessary information to explore the full range of college options, host events and workshops geared towards college admission and financial aid, track student engagement and programmatic milestones leading to enrollment, and more. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon available grant-funding.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with some evening and weekend work required as needed
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 AdviseTX College Advisor Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Provide one-on-one assistance to high school students in order to research, apply to and enroll in best fit colleges that will serve them well. To include helping students complete the admissions and financial aid application processes.
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Assess, in consultation with AdviseTX Program Manager and partner school personnel, the particular needs of each school and adapt programs and activities to meet these needs.
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Work to engage families or guardians in support of their students' college- going outcomes as appropriate.
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Collaborate with school personnel to promote the college-going culture at the school, including but not limited to visiting classrooms, assemblies and student organization meetings to offer college advising services, organizing a Decision Day event to celebrate the college-going decisions of graduating seniors, and other workshop and programs as needed to reach established college-going goals.
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Record up-to-date service activity data using the College Advising Corps' web- based system, GRACE
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Submit progress reports to the AdviseTX Program Manager documenting progress and outcome data
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Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in assigned partner school/district.
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Participate fully in pre- and in-service training in order to develop professionally.
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Any other duties assigned by AdviseTX Program Manager.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S5528PPosition End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https: // jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/67247
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