Sophomore Success Advisor

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking an Academic Advisor for the Second Year Experience to support sophomore students with individualized advising, major exploration, and goal setting. The role emphasizes retention, academic success, and collaboration with faculty, campus departments, and student services to guide students in planning majors, schedules, and transitions.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and data-tracking abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or enrollment in a Master’s program.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills are essential.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets with sophomore cohorts regularly to track performance and provide guidance.
• Tracks academic progress and supports student success initiatives.
• Designs and implements programs to assist in transitioning from freshman to sophomore status.
• Coordinates workshops and events for second-year student success and career exploration.
• Helps students develop strategies to improve academic performance and plan their schedules.
• Advises and enrolls second-year students; refers to Career Pathways Center as needed.
• Monitors campus engagement and use of student support resources; analyzes outcomes using data systems.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Problem solving & conflict resolution

Organization & time management

Student centered approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree preferred/enrollment in program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Southern University is seeking an Academic Advisor for the Second Year Experience to support sophomore students with individualized advising, major exploration, and goal setting. The role emphasizes retention, academic success, and collaboration with faculty, campus departments, and student services to guide students in planning majors, schedules, and transitions.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and data-tracking abilities.