Academic Advisor 1

University of Houston; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in North Carolina is seeking an academic advisor to assist enrolled and prospective students with their academic programs. The role involves advising, processing academic records, and providing retention services. Candidates should possess a 4-year degree and relevant experience. Join a supportive environment focused on student success and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 year of directly job-related experience required.
• Thorough understanding of analytical and technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on academic programs and curriculum.
• Processes degree plans and graduation applications.
• Maintains students' files and records.

Skills

Advising

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

4-year Degree

Job description

Department

INFO SCI TECHNOLOGY

Salary

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

This position will be based out of the UH Sugarland Campus (IST Department).

Provides information and advice to enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation.

1. Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.
2. Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions.
3. Maintains students' files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.
4. Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic suspension, and financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students on probation.
5. May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming freshmen and transfer students.
6. Processes Veteran's Administration paperwork, writes graduation verification letters, and provides financial aid appeals.
7. May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program directly related to the work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.