Student Success Advisor: Major Discovery & Planning

Stthom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks an Academic Advisor to support the Director of Academic Advising and the Academic Advising Center in boosting student satisfaction and retention through personal service, guidance, and academic planning.

The Academic Advisor will assume advising responsibilities for sophomores who have not declared a major, supporting course scheduling and guidance focused on self-discovery and major selection.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an academic advising setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of degree planning and course scheduling.
• Working knowledge of UST degree programs and core requirements (preferred).
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-factioned environment with ability to work well under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Proficiency working with computer-based systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Outlook; PeopleSoft experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise new students and direct course selection in conjunction with major options.
• Regularly call and email new undergrads to UST to assist in retention efforts.
• Serve as lead academic advisor for pre-nursing students.
• Guide advisees through a process of academic self-discovery that culminates in a major selection appropriate for students' personal goals.
• Assist Director of Academic Advising with event planning and group functions.
• Manage office phone calls by taking and forwarding messages and providing students with phone support.
• Provide students with increased support through extended electronic communications such as Blackboard and Skype.
• Schedule advising appointments for new and returning students.
• Assist in the support of faculty advisors.
• Assist the Director of Academic Advising in the continuing creation and implementation of services that increase student persistence and success.
• Provide artistic and creative direction when assisting in the development of advising resources and materials.

Skills

Academic advising

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Degree planning

Course scheduling

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks an Academic Advisor to support the Director of Academic Advising and the Academic Advising Center in boosting student satisfaction and retention through personal service, guidance, and academic planning.

The Academic Advisor will assume advising responsibilities for sophomores who have not declared a major, supporting course scheduling and guidance focused on self-discovery and major selection.