Academic and Admissions Advisor I/II/III

21 hours ago


Houston, TX, United States UTHealth Houston Full time
This Academic and Admissions Advisor position will be based within the School of Behavioral Health Sciences, UTHealth Houston's most recently established academic institution The School of Behavioral Health Sciences' goal is to address the critical workforce shortage in Texas, developing and educating the next generation of mental health professionals to meet the needs of our communities. Come be a part of excellence above all

Position Summary:

Provides advising, admissions and retention services to prospective and existing students through individual and group counseling and workshops. Provides information and guidance on specific degree plans and requirements, academic policy and navigation of the student administrative processes.

Position Key Accountabilities:
  • Implements, coordinates, and monitors activities to recruit and matriculate students.
  • Develops, coordinates, and delivers information sessions for existing and prospective students.
  • Serves as main point of contact for prospective students and maintains contact; assists with admission and registration processes.
  • Assists with the development, editing, and distribution of recruitment materials.
  • Assists with student activities including new student orientation, commencement, open houses, and receptions.
  • Meets with students in assigned academic programs and provides guidance and counseling with course planning.
  • Assists students in the development of individual academic plans to meet educational and professional goals.
  • Monitors students' academic progress; updates student records.
  • Identifies gaps and barriers to successful completion of enrolled program and explores customization options as necessary; coordinates with faculty academic advisors as necessary.
  • Provides and/or identifies appropriate resource persons to provide support services for students as needs emerge.
  • Provides counsel to students on university policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates the advising process with faculty academic advisors, departments, and regional campuses.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Certification/Skills:

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills and the ability to work with various populations.

Ability to make general decisions requiring a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of regulations, policies, procedures and practices.

Generally requires use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in related field with three (3) years of related experience in the areas of student admissions and enrollment and/or student advising; or
Master's degree in related field with one (1) year of related experience in the areas of student admissions and enrollment and/or student advising.

Minimum Experience:

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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