Academic Advisor 1 - Liberal Arts & Social Sci

University of Houston • Houston, TX

123d • $38,100 - $42,850

About The Position

The position provides information and advice to enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation.

Requirements

• Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or 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 one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.
• Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions.
• Maintains students' files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.
• Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic suspension, and financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students on probation.
• May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming freshmen and transfer students.
• Processes Veteran's Administration paperwork, writes graduation verification letters, and provides financial aid appeals.
• May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees