Academic and Admissions Advisor - School of Public Health- San Antonio, TX

UTHealth; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Time Academic and Admissions Advisor to enhance the educational journey of students at its School of Public Health. In this role, you will provide vital advising, admissions, and retention services, guiding students through their academic paths and ensuring they have the resources to succeed. You will engage with diverse populations, conduct workshops, and participate in recruitment efforts, all while enjoying a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers generous benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in the field of public health education.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in student admissions or advising.
• Master's degree with 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising and retention services to students through counseling and workshops.
• Develop and deliver information sessions for prospective and existing students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Academic and Admissions Advisor - School of Public Health- San Antonio, TX

Pay Competitive

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 18071

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are looking for a Full-Time Academic and Admissions Advisor to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in San Antonio, TX, 78229. In this position, you will provide advising, admissions, and retention services to prospective and existing students. These will be provided during individual and group counseling, various meetings for orientation, and a multitude of workshops to help develop the required skills and knowledge. You will also provide information and guidance on specific degree plans, along with their requirements, academic policy, as well as navigation of the student administrative processes. You'll also have the opportunity to travel to and attend colleges and university educational and job fairs.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides advising, admissions and retention services to prospective and existing students through individual and group counseling and workshops. Provides information and guidance on specific degree plans and requirements, academic policy and navigation of the student administrative processes.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Implements, coordinates, and monitors activities to recruit and matriculate students, including recruitment efforts specifically designed to encourage applications from students from diverse backgrounds.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers information sessions for existing and prospective students.
• Serves as main point of contact for prospective students and maintains contact; assists with admission and registration processes.
• Assists with the development, editing, and distribution of recruitment materials.
• Assists with student activities including new student orientation, commencement, open houses, and receptions.
• Meets with students in assigned academic programs and provides guidance and counseling with course planning.
• Assists students in the development of individual academic plans to meet educational and professional goals.
• Monitors students’ academic progress; updates student records.
• Identifies gaps and barriers to successful completion of enrolled program and explores customization options as necessary; coordinates with faculty academic advisors as necessary.
• Provides and/or identifies appropriate resource persons to provide support services for students as needs emerge.
• Provides counsel to students on university policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the advising process with faculty academic advisors, departments, and regional campuses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to make general decisions requiring a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of regulations, policies, procedures and practices. Generally requires use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with three (3) years of related experience in the areas of student admissions and enrollment and/or student advising; or
• Master’s degree in related field with one (1) year of related experience in the areas of student admissions and enrollment and/or student advising.

Minimum Experience:

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

About the company

UTHealth is a comprehensive academic health university in Texas, uniting schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, public health, biomedical sciences and biomedical informatics.