Impactful Academic Advisor for Adult Learners (Evenings)

Paycom - ATS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings and Weekends flexibility

Travel within 50 miles of Austin

Job summary

Huston-Tillotson University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support students in all programs hosted by CACE, including ADP and HT Online. The role provides comprehensive academic and admissions advising, communicating policies and degree requirements to promote retention.

The position tasks include advising on admissions, program requirements, and degree completion; developing degree plans; guiding testing options; administering exams; coordinating orientation; and monitoring attendance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, education, business, or related field.
• Preferred Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; higher education or adult-learning program experience valued.
• Experience in academic advising, student services, or related role encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and admissions advising for new and continuing students.
• Conduct transcript pre-evaluations and develop personalized degree plans.
• Guide on testing and credit options (e.g., CLEP) and assist with registration.
• Explain prior learning assessments and assist with program registration.
• Administer and proctor exams as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for admissions, policies, and progress.
• Coordinate orientation and assist with cohort activities.
• Monitor attendance, standing, enrollment, and compliance with ADP policies.
• Advise on probation, suspension, extensions, and prerequisites.
• Assist with course planning, scheduling, and student placement.
• Lead retention efforts and generate status reports for returning learners.
• Process student status changes and handle grievances with leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, business, or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems

Job description

Huston-Tillotson University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support students in all programs hosted by CACE, including ADP and HT Online. The role provides comprehensive academic and admissions advising, communicating policies and degree requirements to promote retention.

The position tasks include advising on admissions, program requirements, and degree completion; developing degree plans; guiding testing options; administering exams; coordinating orientation; and monitoring attendance and