Higher Ed Degree Counselor — Student Success & Retention

Southern Methodist University Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Job summary

SMU is seeking a Degree Counselor for the Division of Student Academic Engagement and Success. This on-campus role maintains pre-major academic records and guides students through education requirements, major declaration, and timely graduation.

You will work closely with academic advisors, support SAES retention and transfer initiatives, and help manage ADSA and UHP programs while communicating with students and advisors. A Bachelor's is required, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred in a related field.
• Minimum three years of academic advising or counseling in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and enforce university policies to pre-major students via the UAC.
• Monitor course repeats, identify students for Academic Alert/Probation, and process enrollment forms.
• Support SAES retention, graduation, transfer initiatives, and ADSA/UHP programs.
• Maintain procedures and communicate with students and leadership as needed.
• Represent SAES at meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Higher education degree preferred

Job description

SMU is seeking a Degree Counselor for the Division of Student Academic Engagement and Success. This on-campus role maintains pre-major academic records and guides students through education requirements, major declaration, and timely graduation.

You will work closely with academic advisors, support SAES retention and transfer initiatives, and help manage ADSA and UHP programs while communicating with students and advisors. A Bachelor's is required, with a Master’s preferred.