Academic Advisor 2 - Engineering Data Science and AI and Materials Science Engineering

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

Job summary

The University of Houston's Engineering Data Science and AI program and Materials Science and Engineering program are seeking a driven Academic Advisor II to support graduate students throughout their academic journey. The role guides students on degree planning, academic progress, and university policies while contributing to retention and timely graduation.

You will advise on degree requirements, monitor progress, assist with admissions decisions, and maintain accurate student records in

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 year degree from a college or university or equivalent training.
• Experience in academic advising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise graduate students on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies.
• Monitor academic progress and identify at-risk students with interventions as needed.
• Assist with admission decisions, degree audits, and graduation certification.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new students.
• Maintain accurate student records in university systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Communicate policies and curriculum changes clearly to students and faculty.
• Assist with petitions and student requests and contribute to process improvements.

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.

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