Academic Advisor 2

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking an Academic Advisor II in Houston, TX to support graduate students in the Engineering Data Science and AI and Materials Science programs. You will guide degree planning, monitor progress, and help students navigate policies while contributing to retention and timely graduation.

The role requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced academic environment with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate programs experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree requirements, course selection, and policies.
• Monitor progress and identify at-risk students; provide interventions and referrals.
• Assist with admissions decisions, degree audits, and graduation certification.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and transition for new students.
• Maintain accurate student records in university systems.
• Explain academic policies and curriculum changes clearly to students and faculty.
• Assist with academic petitions, exceptions, and student requests.
• Contribute to improving advising processes and services.
• Provide guidance on internships, co-ops, and enrichment opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to support student success.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and retention programs.

Skills

Advising

Academic planning

Retention strategies

Interventions

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department: Engr Graduate Programs

Salary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description:

Provides comprehensive advising to a diverse student population with moderate independence. Handles more complex cases and supports student success initiatives.

1. Advises students on academic planning and degree completion strategies, as well as academic progress concerns (probation, retention).
2. Analyzes degree audits and recommends solutions.
3. Identifies at-risk students and develops intervention plans.
4. Participates in recruitment, advising workshops, and outreach.
5. Collaborates with faculty and departments on student issues.
6. Maintains caseload of students and tracks outcomes.
7. Processes Veteran's Administration paperwork, writes graduation verification letters, and provides financial aid appeals.
8. May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Engineering Data Science and AI program and Materials Science Engineering program at the University of Houston are both seeking a driven and student-focused Academic Advisor II to support graduate students throughout their academic journey. This role is critical in guiding students on degree planning, academic progress, and university policies while contributing to retention, timely graduation, and overall student success. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment with diverse student populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise students on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies within the Engineering Data Science and AI program and Materials Science and Engineering program.
• Monitor student academic progress and identify at-risk students; provide interventions and referrals as needed.
• Assist with admission decisions, degree audits, graduation certification, and ensuring compliance with university and program requirements.
• Support new student onboarding, including orientation sessions and transition support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in university systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or equivalent).
• Interpret and communicate academic policies, procedures, and curriculum changes clearly to students and faculty.
• Assist with processing academic petitions, exceptions, and student requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of advising processes and student services.
• Provide guidance on internships, co-ops, and academic enrichment opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university departments to support student success initiatives
• Participate in recruitment, outreach events, and retention programs

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the 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 that is directly related to the type of 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 Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.