Academic Advisor 2 - Accounting Certificate Program (INTERNAL) - (497211 )

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

Job summary

University of Houston's C. T. Bauer College of Business seeks an Academic Advisor to guide undergraduate accounting majors through degree progress, course selection, and policy navigation. You will work with students individually to assess needs and provide resources for success.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, handling forms, and supporting events for accounting students, while maintaining organization and timely communication in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree or equivalent training in a related discipline.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Experience in Higher Education and academic advising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate accounting majors, including online UH Extend BBA accounting, 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 students

Academic planning

Strong communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Department: Accounting CertificateProgramSalary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description:

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

1. Advises students on academic planning and degree completionstrategies, as well as academic progress concerns (probation,retention).
2. Analyzes degree audits and recommends solutions.
3. Identifies at-risk students and develops interventionplans.
4. Participates in recruitment, advising workshops, andoutreach.
5. Collaborates with faculty and departments on studentissues.
6. Maintains caseload of students and tracks outcomes.
7. Processes Veteran's Administration paperwork, writes graduationverification letters, and provides financial aid appeals.
8. May assist in recruiting high school and community collegestudents 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 & Taxationat the C. T. Bauer College of Business. This position engages withstudents to advise them on academic requirements for degreeprogress, course selection, policies, procedures, and resourcesbased on an assessment of individual student needs.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work independentlyas well as part of a team, work well under pressure, consistentlymeet deadlines, and manage multiple projects while remainingflexible and positive. This will require exceptional organizationalskills and attention to detail.

Position includes the following responsibilities but notlimited to:

1. Advise current and prospective undergraduate accounting majors,including online UH Extend BBA accounting, with attention to detailand accuracy.
2. Process academic forms and letters related to academicadvising.
3. Assist with planning and executing events for current accountingstudents.
4. Be adaptable to change, as constant improvements are being madein advising.

Preferences

• Experience in Higher Education
• Experience directly in academic advising

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.