Academic Advisor II- Graduate Programs - (STA011812)

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Effectively advise current and prospective students regarding graduate academic programs, policies, and curriculum.
2. Ensures assigned degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions are analyzed and processed according to the University’s and College’s academic goals.
3. Assist with conducting College level new student graduate orientation sessions.
4. Develops, organizes, and executes recruitment, workshops, and events for graduate academics.

Additional Information:

• May be eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements.
• Position will be based at the UH at Sugar Land campus before or by 2025.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with international students

Additional Information

• Position works with the College’s graduate academic programs.
• This position may be eligible for Alternative Work Arrangements.
• Position will be located at UH at Sugar Land before or by 2025.
  
  Duties/Responsibilities
• Effectively advise current and prospective students regarding graduate academic programs, policies, and curriculum.
• Ensures assigned degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions are analyzed and processed according to the University’s and College’s academic goals.
• Assist with conducting College level new student graduate orientation sessions.

Required Attachments by Candidate:
Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Salary History, Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Bachelors and 3 years experience

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.