Academic Advisor - School of Public Health
About The Position
The Academic Advisor supports the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Office of Academic Affairs and Student Services through comprehensive academic advising, student support, and program coordination. The role works closely with students, faculty, and staff to promote student success, retention, and timely progression toward degree completion. The advisor coordinates the advising process with divisions and regional campuses and develops advising materials and resources. The position provides advising throughout the academic year, supports registration and graduation processes, advises students on course selection and degree planning, and counsels students on academic policies and procedures. It also supports operations and programming within the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Services. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with three years of related experience preferred, or a master's degree in a related field with one year of related experience preferred.
- Prior experience working with students in a higher education setting is highly preferred.
- Experience in academic advising or Student Affairs in a university setting is preferred.
- Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
- Must be able to meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Prior experience working with students in a higher education setting.
- Experience in advising or Student Affairs in a university setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide advising information to students throughout the academic year.
- Support students during the registration process.
- Explore major and career options with students.
- Advise and counsel students on course selection and registration, and develop student degree plans.
- Counsel students on academic policies and procedures.
- Conduct graduation degree audits and support the graduation cycle.
- Review and approve general student forms.
- Run and analyze reports.
- Support operations and programming within the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Services.
- Conduct individual and group advising sessions.
- Coordinate the advising process with divisions and regional campuses, and develop advising materials and resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
- Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
- Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
- Resources for child and elder care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
