Academic Advisor

University of Houston - Victoria, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Victoria, TEXAS

Academic Advisor - (STA014568) 
Organization
: V0017 College of Lib Art and Soc Sci

Description

 

Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the university, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation.

  • Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs, curriculum, academic policies and procedures, and available campus resources; aids students in course selection each semester.
  • Analyzes, processes, and verifies degree plans, transfer credit applicability, graduation applications, grade change forms, general petitions, major changes, and financial aid consortiums.
  • Develops and maintains positive student relationships to ensure a high degree of student satisfaction; builds an effective network linking potential and existing students to university resources.
  • Provides guidance and advice to students on academic success strategies, major, and career exploration; monitors student progress through regular meetings, phone, and email; collaborates with faculty and supervisor to encourage at-risk students.
  • Interprets and communicates academic policies and procedures to students; assists with training new hires; and may assist with back-end on-line degree audit maintenance.
  • Collaborates with campus resources such as Recruitment, Career Services, Student Services, and other colleges and departments to encourage academic success and retention.
  • Assists with analyzing data to identify prospective students; identifies issues that impact student recruitment and performance, and collaborates with supervisor to create strategies to advance student enrollment and academic success.
  • Researches and stays abreast of current advising trends and best practices, agreements with community colleges, changes to core and major curriculum, and university policies and procedures related to student advising.
  • Assists with serving students and prospective students in the campus welcome center with academic advising and success strategies.
  • Assists with recruitment activities and events.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

    • EEO/AA

      
    Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in student counseling, business administration or related field Minimum Experience: (2) years related experience 
       
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Cover Letter, Resume
    Minimum Salary
    : 3,111.33 Monthly
    Employee Status
    : Regular/Benefits
    Job Posting
    : May 7, 2024, 10:21:16 AM

    Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

    : May 22, 2024, 12:59:00 AM