Academic Success Coordinator II, CPS Advising Center
University of Houston System, Houston, TX, United States
Department : Academic Advising
Salary : $47,731 - $50,000
Description :
Job Summary
The Academic Success Coordinator II 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. Contributes to workshops/events as a facilitator
Provides preliminary evaluation of transcripts and submit 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 support efforts with the Early Alert, and Mid-term grades for assigned caseload
Interprets and maintains online data and resource files related to this position in student information system and advising software
Trains students on how to use advising tools, degree audits, course prerequisites and serves students on academic probation
Supervises student workers, if needed
Supports retention and timely graduation efforts for college and UHD students
Assists with First Time in College (FTIC) and transfer orientation sessions
Participates in on and off-campus recruitment and registration activities with Houston area community colleges, high schools, and community events
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:
May supervise student employees
Delegation of Work:
May assign work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
May supervise the work of student workers
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years 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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Salary : $47,731 - $50,000
Description :
Job Summary
The Academic Success Coordinator II 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. Contributes to workshops/events as a facilitator
Provides preliminary evaluation of transcripts and submit 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 support efforts with the Early Alert, and Mid-term grades for assigned caseload
Interprets and maintains online data and resource files related to this position in student information system and advising software
Trains students on how to use advising tools, degree audits, course prerequisites and serves students on academic probation
Supervises student workers, if needed
Supports retention and timely graduation efforts for college and UHD students
Assists with First Time in College (FTIC) and transfer orientation sessions
Participates in on and off-campus recruitment and registration activities with Houston area community colleges, high schools, and community events
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:
May supervise student employees
Delegation of Work:
May assign work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
May supervise the work of student workers
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years 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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