Academic Advisor: Student Discovery & Success

University of St. Thomas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks an Academic Advisor to support the Director of Academic Advising and the Academic Advising Center in boosting student satisfaction and retention through personal service, guidance, and academic planning.

The role focuses on sophomores undecided on a major, assisting with course scheduling, major exploration, degree planning, and registration for new and continuing students; the advisor will also support faculty advisors and help develop advising

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an academic advising setting.
• Commitment to a service-oriented approach to students and faculty.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of degree planning and course scheduling.
• Working knowledge of UST degree programs and core requirements (preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
• Proficiency working with computer-based systems including Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Advise new students and direct course selection in conjunction with major options.
• Regularly call and email new undergrads to UST to assist in retention efforts.
• Serve as lead academic advisor for pre-nursing students.
• Guide advisees through a process of academic self-discovery that culminates in a major selection appropriate for students' personal goals.
• Assist Director of Academic Advising with event planning and group functions.
• Manage office phone calls by taking and forwarding messages and providing students with phone support.
• Provide students with increased support through extended electronic communications such as Blackboard and Skype.
• Schedule advising appointments for new and returning students.
• Assist in the support of faculty advisors.
• Assist the Director of Academic Advising in the continuing creation and implementation of services that increase student persistence and success.
• Provide artistic and creative direction when assisting in the development of advising resources and materials.

Skills

Student advising

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Degree planning knowledge

Microsoft Office/Outlook

PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks an Academic Advisor to support the Director of Academic Advising and the Academic Advising Center in boosting student satisfaction and retention through personal service, guidance, and academic planning.

The role focuses on sophomores undecided on a major, assisting with course scheduling, major exploration, degree planning, and registration for new and continuing students; the advisor will also support faculty advisors and help develop advising