Engineering Graduate Programs Advisor II

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

Job summary

The University of Houston's Engineering Data Science and AI program and Materials Science and Engineering program are seeking a driven Academic Advisor II to support graduate students throughout their academic journey. The role guides students on degree planning, academic progress, and university policies while contributing to retention and timely graduation.

You will advise on degree requirements, monitor progress, assist with admissions decisions, and maintain accurate student records in

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 year degree from a college or university or equivalent training.
• Experience in academic advising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise graduate students on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies.
• Monitor academic progress and identify at-risk students with interventions as needed.
• Assist with admission decisions, degree audits, and graduation certification.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new students.
• Maintain accurate student records in university systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Communicate policies and curriculum changes clearly to students and faculty.
• Assist with petitions and student requests and contribute to process improvements.

Job description

The University of Houston's Engineering Data Science and AI program and Materials Science and Engineering program are seeking a driven Academic Advisor II to support graduate students throughout their academic journey. The role guides students on degree planning, academic progress, and university policies while contributing to retention and timely graduation.

You will advise on degree requirements, monitor progress, assist with admissions decisions, and maintain accurate student records in