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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Academic Advisor - STA015553 in Victoria, Texas
Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the university, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation.
- Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs, curriculum, academic policies and procedures, and available campus resources; aids students in course selection each semester.
- Analyzes, processes, and verifies degree plans, transfer credit applicability, graduation applications, grade change forms, general petitions, major changes, and financial aid consortiums.
- Develops and maintains positive student relationships to ensure a high degree of student satisfaction; builds an effective network linking potential and existing students to university resources.
- Provides guidance and advice to students on academic success strategies, major, and career exploration; monitors student progress through regular meetings, phone, and email; collaborates with faculty and supervisor to encourage at-risk students.
- Interprets and communicates academic policies and procedures to students; assists with training new hires; and may assist with back-end on-line degree audit maintenance.
- Collaborates with campus resources such as Recruitment, Career Services, Student Services, and other colleges and departments to encourage academic success and retention.
- Assists with analyzing data to identify prospective students; identifies issues that impact student recruitment and performance, and collaborates with supervisor to create strategies to advance student enrollment and academic success.
- Researches and stays abreast of current advising trends and best practices, agreements with community colleges, changes to core and major curriculum, and university policies and procedures related to student advising.
- Assists with serving students and prospective students in the campus welcome center with academic advising and success strategies.
- Assists with recruitment activities and events.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EEO/AA
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity