Academic Advisor 2 - Engineering Data Science and AI and Materials Science Engineering - (497096 )

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

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks an Academic Advisor II for the Engineering Data Science and AI program and Materials Science and Engineering program to guide graduate students through degree planning, academic progress, and university policies. This role supports retention, timely graduation, and overall student success in a fast-paced academic environment.

Responsibilities include advising on degree requirements, monitoring progress, onboarding new students, maintaining records, communicating

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree in a relevant field and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Advising and supporting graduate students on degree planning, policies, and progression.
• Security-sensitive role with a criminal history check required.
• University of Houston System is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies.
• Monitor progress, identify at-risk students, and provide interventions.
• Assist with admission decisions, degree audits, and graduation certification.
• Support new student onboarding, orientation, and transition.
• Maintain student records in university systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Interpret and communicate academic policies and curriculum changes.
• Process petitions and student requests; contribute to process improvements.
• Provide guidance on internships, co-ops, and enrichment opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to support student success.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach events, and retention programs.

Skills

Advising

Interventions

Recruitment & Outreach

Policy communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department: Engr Graduate Programs

Salary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description:

• 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.

Qualifications:

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.