Program Advisor I, TRIO Programs

4 days ago

Houston, TX, United States University of Houston System Full time
Department: Talent Search

Salary: $39,923 - $46,910

(This position is Federally Grant Funded)

Job Summary

The Program Advisor I advises program participants on academic and other program-related matters to assist students with transitioning into the university and with progressing through the program.

Duties

  • Advises new, transfer, and continuing students on academic matters such as course selection and degree declaration
  • Advises and encourages pre-college students to prepare for college by participating in the services offered
  • Provides advisement, resources, information, and guidance to students according to their needs
  • Coordinates and provides advising sessions, workshops, and events for program participants to encourage completion of secondary education, entering a post-secondary institution, and completion of a post-secondary program of study
  • Develops and assists with program recruitment activities
  • Tracks and reports participant progress through program completion and post-secondary completion, maintaining all relevant documentation
  • Refers participants to resources such as tutoring, counseling, and financial aid as appropriate
  • Maintains continuous communication with students as necessary, via email, telephone, and in-person consultations
Marginal Duties
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:
  • None
Delegation of Work:
  • N/A
Supervision Given:
  • N/A
Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience
License/Certification:
  • None required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working for or collaborating with a grant-funded program is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of the college preparation, admissions, and transition processes, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
  • Knowledge of the socioeconomic and educational barriers faced by low income, first generation youth
  • Knowledge of program delivery modules
Skills:
  • Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Abilities:
  • Ability to provide academic advising
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:
  • Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
  • Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
  • Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
  • Must have the ability to move items of up to 50lbs

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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