Senior Academic Advisor - College of Science & Engineering

The Senior Academic Advisor is responsible for advising and managing a caseload of students in the College of Science and Engineering. Evaluates student academic history and creates accurate degree plans leading to timely graduation. Provides academic advising support to students from admissions to graduation. May supervise non-professional office staff. Position may be eligible for alternative work options after probationary period.

Duties:

• Advises prospective and current students on academic requirements, course selection, and University policies and procedures.
• Analyzes and processes degree plans, petitions, graduation applications and other academic processes.
• Coordinates the available technology at the school level to manage and monitor assigned student caseload.
• Advises students who are not in good standing, including providing retention services for students on probation, analyzing and processing requests for readmission from academic suspension, and financial aid appeals.
• Supports orientation programming and prospective students events as needed.
• Makes student referrals to and seeks shared input from other relevant UHCL resources.
• Independently coordinates and manages one or more programs or processes related to academic advising at the college or departmental level as assigned.
• Consults with college administration and faculty about changes in Graduate program requirements, contributes to conversations about graduate program development and growth and performs related duties as assigned.

Required:

Desired:

Engagement in professional academic advising professional organizations.

Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter and transcripts. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.