Academic Advisor 2 - Transfer Program

Department: Dean Liberal Arts & Social Sci

Salary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description: 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.

1. Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculums.
2. Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions.
3. Maintains student files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.
4. Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic suspension, as well as financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students on probation.
5. May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming new students.
6. May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This position will support the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences UH Next program by recruiting and advising prospective students into the college's degree programs. UH Next is a new initiative at the University of Houston. The position will report to the Program Director. This position requires occasional travel to transfer fairs and events at Houston-area community colleges, organizing on-campus events, and serving as a liaison with transfer student organizations.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:

• Higher Education experience, specifically at a community college and/or four-year institution.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills and adapt to shifting priorities in a diverse setting.
• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications: Advising experience/other closely related experience working with students at the higher education level.

The following documents are required:

• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Transcript
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

MQ: 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.