Academic Advisor - Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking an Academic Advisor - Liberal Arts & Social Sciences to provide basic advising support to prospective and enrolled undergraduate students under supervision. This person will advise students on degree requirements, course selection, and registration, and connect them to campus resources like tutoring and financial aid.

The role pays $38,100-$42,850 per year and requires a four-year degree, though relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• No prior experience required; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Position is security sensitive and requires a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Advises enrolled and prospective students on academic programs, curriculum, and degree requirements.
• Assists students with registration, schedule planning, and academic policies and procedures.
• Refer students to tutoring, counseling, and financial aid.
• Maintains accurate student records in advising systems and supports orientation programs.
• May assist with recruiting high school and community college students at special events.

Skills

Academic advising

Degree planning

Course selection

Registration support

Education

Four-year degree

Job description

University of Houston is hiring an Academic Advisor - Liberal Arts & Social Sciences to provide basic advising support to prospective and enrolled undergraduate students under supervision. This person will advise students on degree requirements, course selection, and registration, and connect them to campus resources like tutoring and financial aid. The role pays $38,100-$42,850 per year and requires a four-year degree, though relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Highlights

• Advises enrolled and prospective students on academic programs, curriculum, and degree requirements
• Assists students with registration, schedule planning, and academic policies and procedures
• Refers students to campus resources including tutoring, counseling, and financial aid
• Maintains accurate student records in advising systems and supports orientation programs
• May assist with recruiting high school and community college students at special events
• Compensation of $38,100-$42,850 per year
• Requires a four-year degree; no prior experience required, and relevant experience may substitute for education
• Position is security sensitive and requires a criminal history check