Academic Advisor II

Provides information to, and advises both enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation; may coordinate the work of entry level academic advisors.

EEO/AA 

Qualifications

 

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Posting Information:

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• This position is eligible for Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) after a probationary period.

The selected candidate will be required to (including but not limited to):

• Manage a high work volume with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advise students for an undergraduate accounting program.
  • This includes undergraduate BBA Accounting students enrolled in our 5-year Professional Program in Accountancy (PPA) and UH Extend students.
• Processes academic forms and letters for an undergraduate accounting program.
  • The person selected for this position will also be responsible for assisting with data reporting related to the accounting major and minor.
• Plan and execute events such as orientation, webinars, town halls, coffee chats, etc.
• Serve as a lead for planning and executing our PPA Language of Business Orientation that occurs every Fall and Spring semester. This also includes (but is not limited to):
  • Bi-weekly (or weekly) virtual Coffee Chats for current and prospective PPA undergraduate students
  • Transitioning into MSACCY Q&A virtual events coordinated with MSACCY Admissions Advisor and the Administrative Director of Accounting Programs
  • Participating in events offered by Bauer’s Undergraduate Business Programs Office (UBP) such as Commencement Orientation, Graduation Express Check, etc.
• Assist with recruiting high school and transfer students into BBA Accounting program. This includes in-person and virtual events.
• Promote our accounting undergraduate certificate program(s). This includes (but is not limited to):
  • Planning and executing events
  • Participating in presentations to classes
  • Conducting presentations to student organizations
• Promote the accounting major and minor to UH undergraduate students. This includes (but is not limited to):
  • Advising UH students considering declaring accounting as their major or minor
  • Participating in presentations to classes
  • Conducting presentations to student organizations
• Assist with Bauer commencement each Fall and Spring semester.
  • Commencement takes a lot of staff to make the event run smoothly. The person selected for this position will volunteer to assist with undergraduate Bauer commencement ceremonies for each Fall and Spring semester. 
• Occasional travel and special events may occur outside of the normal business working hours, including some Saturdays. As much advance notice as possible will be given.
• Be adaptable to change, as constant improvements are being made in advising.

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm.

The Department of Accountancy & Taxation believes in providing staff with the tools needed to excel in their position. Below follows a list of professional development opportunities our department offers staff* (including but not limited to):

• Paid membership for the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management (NAGAP)
• Opportunities to attend conferences/trainings, whether they are virtual, within the state of Texas, or in another state.