Undergrad Academic Advisor - Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston offers an opportunity for an entry-level Academic Advisor within the Dean Liberal Arts & Social Sci department. This role includes advising undergraduates on programs and curriculum, guiding course selection, and referring students to tutoring, counseling, and financial aid resources.

The position emphasizes registering students, maintaining records, supporting orientation, and addressing routine inquiries.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Formal 4-year degree or equivalent.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.
• Delivers general academic advising on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies and procedures.
• Assists students with registration and schedule planning.
• Refers students to campus resources (tutoring, counseling, financial aid).
• Maintains accurate student records in advising systems.
• Supports orientation and onboarding programs.
• Responds to routine student inquiries via email and appointments.
• May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic advising

Student communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Houston offers an opportunity for an entry-level Academic Advisor within the Dean Liberal Arts & Social Sci department. This role includes advising undergraduates on programs and curriculum, guiding course selection, and referring students to tutoring, counseling, and financial aid resources.

The position emphasizes registering students, maintaining records, supporting orientation, and addressing routine inquiries.