Academic Advisor - Architecture and Design

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston College of Architecture and Design seeks an Academic Advisor (level 1 or 2) to assist students with degree planning, course selection and completion strategies. The role includes counseling, record-keeping, and referrals to campus services. Some outreach and event presentations may be required to recruit students and support onboarding.

The position provides a pathway for growth through AA1/AA2 responsibilities; the department emphasizes equity and student success.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in analytical or professional discipline.
• AA2 requires at least 1 year of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise enrolled and prospective students on programs, requirements, and policies.
• Analyze degree audits and develop intervention plans.
• Maintain accurate student records and assist with registration.
• Refer students to tutoring, counseling, financial aid, and other resources.
• Participate in recruitment, advising workshops, and outreach.
• Respond to routine inquiries via email and appointments.
• Support orientation and onboarding programs.
• May present at events and recruit high school/community college students.

Skills

Academic advising

Student counseling

Communication

Recruitment outreach

Records management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Department: Dean, Architecture and Design Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

The College of Architecture and Design is looking for an Academic Advisor (level 1 or level 2). Please see the job description for both levels.

AA1:

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.
• Delivers general academic advising on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies and procedures.
• Assists students with registration and schedule planning.
• Refers students to campus resources (tutoring, counseling, financial aid).
• Maintains accurate student records in advising systems.
• Supports orientation and onboarding programs.
• Responds to routine student inquiries via email and appointments.
• May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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. No experience required.

AA2:

• 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.

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.

Experience Will Be Considered In Lieu Of Education.

Education will be considered in lieu of 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.