Academic Advisor 2 - Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,900; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a skilled advisor to support enrolled and prospective students in navigating academic programs, ensuring they understand admission and graduation requirements.

Key duties include advising on degree plans, maintaining student records, and offering retention services for students. A minimum of three years of experience in a related role, paired with a relevant 4-year degree, is required. Join a supportive environment at our diverse and equal opportunity institution.

Qualifications

• Understanding of academic program requirements for advising.
• Experience with student retention strategies.
• Proven skills in managing academic records.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic programs and curriculum.
• Process degree plans and graduation applications.
• Update student files throughout their academic careers.

Skills

Advising Students

Degree Plan Analysis

Record Maintenance

Orientation Coordination

Education

4-year degree in a related field

3 years relevant work experience

Job description

Department: Dean Liberal Arts & Social Sci

Salary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description

Provides information to and advises both enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation; may coordinate the work of entry level academic advisors.

Responsibilities

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculums.
• Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions.
• Maintains student files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.
• Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic suspension, as well as financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students on probation.
• May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming new students.
• May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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 three (3) years 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.