Engineering Academic Advisor II - Degree Planning & Student Success

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston in Houston, TX seeks an Academic Advisor II to support graduate students in Engineering Data Science and AI and Materials Science and Engineering programs. You will guide degree planning, monitor progress, and help students navigate university policies to ensure timely graduation.

Responsibilities include advising on course selection, completing degree audits, and collaborating with faculty and staff to promote student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of directly job-related experience.
• Experience with degree audits and academic policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on degree requirements and course selection.
• Monitor academic progress and identify-at-risk students.
• Assist with admissions decisions, degree audits, and graduation certification.
• Support new student onboarding and orientation.
• Maintain student records in university systems.
• Interpret and communicate academic policies to students and faculty.
• Process academic petitions and exceptions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of advising processes.
• Provide guidance on internships and co-ops, and enrichment opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments to support student success initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and retention programs.

Skills

Advising students

Academic planning

Identify at-risk students

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Houston in Houston, TX seeks an Academic Advisor II to support graduate students in Engineering Data Science and AI and Materials Science and Engineering programs. You will guide degree planning, monitor progress, and help students navigate university policies to ensure timely graduation.

Responsibilities include advising on course selection, completing degree audits, and collaborating with faculty and staff to promote student success initiatives.