Academic Advisor 2 - (497096 )

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

Job summary

The University of Houston in Houston, TX seeks an Academic Advisor II to support graduate students in Engineering Data Science and AI and Materials Science and Engineering programs. You will guide degree planning, monitor progress, and help students navigate university policies to ensure timely graduation.

Responsibilities include advising on course selection, completing degree audits, and collaborating with faculty and staff to promote student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of directly job-related experience.
• Experience with degree audits and academic policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree requirements and course selection.
• Monitor academic progress and identify-at-risk students.
• Assist with admissions decisions, degree audits, and graduation certification.
• Support new student onboarding and orientation.
• Maintain student records in university systems.
• Interpret and communicate academic policies to students and faculty.
• Process academic petitions and exceptions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of advising processes.
• Provide guidance on internships and co-ops, and enrichment opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments to support student success initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and retention programs.

Skills

Advising students

Academic planning

Identify at-risk students

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department: Engr GraduatePrograms Salary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description:

Provides comprehensive advising to a diverse student populationwith moderate independence. Handles more complex cases and supportsstudent success initiatives.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

The Engineering Data Science and AI program and Materials ScienceEngineering program at the University of Houston are both seeking adriven and student-focused Academic Advisor II to support graduatestudents throughout their academic journey. This role is criticalin guiding students on degree planning, academic progress, anduniversity policies while contributing to retention, timelygraduation, and overall student success. The ideal candidate isdetail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-pacedacademic environment with diverse student populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise students on degree requirements, course selection, andacademic policies within the Engineering Data Science and AIprogram 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, graduationcertification, and ensuring compliance with university and programrequirements.
• Support new student onboarding, including orientation sessions andtransition support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in universitysystems (e.g., PeopleSoft or equivalent).
• Interpret and communicate academic policies, procedures, andcurriculum changes clearly to students and faculty.
• Assist with processing academic petitions, exceptions, and studentrequests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of advising processes andstudent services.
• Provide guidance on internships, co-ops, and academic enrichmentopportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university departments tosupport student success initiatives
• Participate in recruitment, outreach events, and retentionprograms

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. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directlyjob-related experience.

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

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.