Academic Success Coordinator I, Advising Center CHSS

6 days ago

Houston, TX, United States University of Houston System Full time
Department: Academic Advising, Advising Center - CHSS Salary: $43,001
Job Summary

The Academic Success Coordinator I provides proactive and holistic academic and career advising to prospective, new, transfer, continuing, and re-admitted students in assigned caseload.

Duties

  • Provides academic advising to all new and returning students and develops individualized programs of study for each student
  • Creates official degree plans for current students and meets with prospective students to help provide unofficial academic planning
  • Advises students in career exploration, networking, and job-seeking strategies and promotes career fairs for internships and job searches
  • Provides preliminary evaluation of transcripts and submits articulation requests for the respective college
  • Serves as a student advocate and assists students by making appropriate referrals to financial aid, Student Business Services, Learning Support, Counseling Services, and other campus services
  • Maintains continuous communication with students via email, telephone, and in-person. Runs communication campaigns in venues, such as EAB, and supports efforts with the Early Alert, and Mid-term grades for assigned caseload
  • Trains students on how to use advising tools, degree audits, and course prerequisites, and serves students on academic probation
  • Supports retention and timely graduation efforts for the college and UHD students
  • Assists with First Time in College (FTIC) and transfer orientation sessions
  • Participates in on-campus recruitment and registration activities with Houston area community colleges, high schools, and community events
  • Contributes to advising, graduation, and career workshops/events as a co-facilitator
  • Participates, attends, and assists with pre-commencement and commencement ceremonies/activities
  • Maintains a strong, positive, and collaborative relationship with the College leadership, Enrollment Management, and Faculty
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 in academic advising or student support experience within higher education
License/Certification:
  • None required
Preferred Qualifications
  • None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and proven experience working with students, parents, faculty, and staff
  • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Abilities:
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary student service
  • Proven ability to work with higher education software systems, analyze data, produce reports, and implement systems to monitor and manage staff productivity
  • Commitment to serving a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body
Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:
  • Works in an office environment or at off campus locations for recruitment and advising events
Physical Demands:
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
  • Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
  • Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
  • Typical work occurs during business hours Monday through Friday however this position may require flexible hours as needed to include evenings and weekends serving students in virtual, on-, and off-campus
  • Complies with all UHD and UH system policies and procedures

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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