Senior Academic Advisor: Complex Plans & Student Success

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston's Department of Accountancy & Taxation at the C. T. Bauer College of Business seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide advanced advising for post-baccalaureate and graduate accounting students, guiding degree progress, course selection, policies, and resources.

The role emphasizes independence and teamwork, meeting deadlines, handling multiple projects, and leading program orientations while mentoring Academic Advisor 1 & 2 staff.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree from a college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Experience in Higher Education and academic advising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise current post-baccalaureate and graduate accounting students with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Process academic forms and letters related to academic advising.
• Assist with planning and executing events for current accounting students.
• Be adaptable to change as advising processes improve.
• Participating in presentations to classes.
• Lead for program orientations.

Skills

Advanced academic advising

Student success programs

Mentoring staff

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Interdepartmental liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The University of Houston's Department of Accountancy & Taxation at the C. T. Bauer College of Business seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to provide advanced advising for post-baccalaureate and graduate accounting students, guiding degree progress, course selection, policies, and resources.

The role emphasizes independence and teamwork, meeting deadlines, handling multiple projects, and leading program orientations while mentoring Academic Advisor 1 & 2 staff.