University of North Texas - Senior Academic Counselor

The College of Science Advising Center at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Senior Academic Counselor to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: * Provide advanced academic and career advising services to students in the College of Science * Serves as a lead advisor in the College of Science Advising Center and may train/supervise/mentor advisors, as needed * Supervise retention and advising strategies related to science students, particularly with regards to college engagement and career development * Serves as a COS liaison with the UNT Career Services Center and staff * Coordinates the first-year seminar course for COS students * 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 substitutions for a particular degree. * Prepares and updates degree audits, 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 or special events.