Associate Academic Advisor

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, seeks an Associate Academic Advisor to support students in their academic pursuits. The role focuses on advising, student record maintenance, and retention efforts across diverse student populations.

Responsibilities include advising on curricula, coordinating orientations, supporting recruitment efforts, and interpreting university policies for students and staff. The position reports to the SAM Center within the Division of Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Three years of experience in Academic Advising or related field.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.
• Maintains student files updated through their academic careers and updates records as necessary.
• Provides retention advising to students on probation.
• Assists with resolving academic issues.
• Assists with coordinating orientation sessions for groups of incoming students.
• Assists with recruiting high school or community college students and gives presentations to small or large groups.
• Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions.
• Interprets university policies and curriculum to students, faculty, and administration.
• Communicates advising programs and services to students in individual settings or classroom presentations.
• Helps prepare reports when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic advising

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Requisition

202600213S

Title

Associate Academic Advisor

FLSA status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category

Technical/Para-Professional

Department

SAM Center

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date

07/17/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Three years of experience in Academic Advising or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Serves as Associate Academic Advisor to students and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.
• Maintains student files updated through their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.
• Provides retention advising to students on probation.
• Assists with resolving academic issues.
• Assists with coordinating orientation sessions for groups of incoming students.
• Assists with recruiting high school or community college students and gives presentations to small or large groups.
• Analyzes and processes degree plans and degree exceptions.
• Assists all student populations regardless of field of study.
• Acts as a liaison among students, faculty, and university constituents.
• Helps train new advisors and assists faculty advisors.
• Interprets university policies and procedures and curriculum to students, faculty, and administration.
• Communicates advising programs and services to students in individual settings or classroom presentations.
• Helps prepare reports when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Requires regular contacts with students, faculty, staff and administrators. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.