Academic Advisor 1 - Liberal Arts & Social Sciences - (497263 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks an entry-level Academic Advisor to provide basic academic advising to prospective and enrolled undergraduate students under supervision.

You will guide students on degree requirements, course selection, and registration, while maintaining records and supporting orientation activities. The role may involve outreach to high school and community college students and participation in special events.

Qualifications

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding programs and curriculum.
• Delivers general academic advising on degree requirements and course selection.
• Assists students with registration and schedule planning.
• Refers students to tutoring, counseling, financial aid.
• Maintains accurate student records in advising systems.
• Supports orientation and onboarding programs.
• Responds to routine student inquiries via email and appointments.
• May assist in recruiting high school and community college students.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.
• Delivers general academic advising on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies and procedures.
• Assists students with registration and schedule planning.
• Refers students to campus resources (tutoring, counseling, financial aid).
• Maintains accurate student records in advising systems.
• Supports orientation and onboarding programs.
• Responds to routine student inquiries via email and appointments.
• May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Department: Dean, Liberal Arts & SocialSci Salary: 38,100 - 42,850

Description

Provides basic academic advising support to prospective andenrolled undergraduate students under supervision. Focuses onroutine advising, program requirements, and student supportservices.

• 1. Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academicprograms and curriculum.
• 2. Delivers general academic advising on degree requirements,course selection, and academic policies and procedures.
• 3. Assists students with registration and schedule planning.
• 4. Refers students to campus resources (tutoring, counseling,financial aid).
• 5. Maintains accurate student records in advising systems.
• 6. Supports orientation and onboarding programs.
• 7. Responds to routine student inquiries via email andappointments.
• 8. May assist in recruiting high school and community collegestudents and may make presentations at special events.
• 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience will be considered in lieu ofeducation.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical andpractical aspects of an analytical, technical or professionaldiscipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professionaldiscipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtainedthrough a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a collegeor university or an equivalent in-depth specialized trainingprogram that is directly related to the type of work beingperformed. No experience required.

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 Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.