Academic Advisor 2 - Accounting Certificate Program

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

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking an Academic Advising professional in the Accounting Certificate Program. The role provides comprehensive advising to a diverse student population with complex cases, supporting degree completion and student success initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising, degree audits, interventions for at-risk students, recruitment and event support, and collaboration with faculty. Requires strong organizational skills and independent work ethic.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical/technical discipline.
• Minimum of one year directly job-related experience.
• All University of Houston System positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Advise current post-baccalaureate and graduate accounting students with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Process academic forms and letters related to academic advising.
• Assist with planning and executing events for current accounting students.
• Be adaptable to change, as constant improvements are being made in advising.

Skills

Advising

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Department:Accounting Certificate Program 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.

Additional Position Information

This position works in the Department of Accountancy & Taxation at the C. T. Bauer College of Business. This position engages with students to advise them on academic requirements for degree progress, course selection, policies, procedures, and resources based on an assessment of individual student needs.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects while remaining flexible and positive. This will require exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Position includes the following responsibilities but not limited to:

1. Advise current post-baccalaureate and graduate accounting students with attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Process academic forms and letters related to academic advising.
3. Assist with planning and executing events for current accounting students.
4. Be adaptable to change, as constant improvements are being made in advising.

Preferences

• Experience in Higher Education
• Experience directly in academic advising

Qualifications

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

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.