Graduate Academic Advisor I (Finance)

Department: M Davies College of Business Salary: $43,001-$54,500
Description:
Job Summary

The Graduate Academic Advisor I advises new and continuing graduate students on academic matters such as course selection and degree plans. Monitor students' academic progress. Maintains and updates degree plans. Communicates university policies and procedures to graduate students.

Duties

• Develops individualized program of study based on student's admission to chosen graduate program. Creates official degree plans for all admitted graduate students
• Provides academic advising to all new and returning graduate students in advisor's assigned concentration(s) from the student's time of admission thru graduation. Determines student's appropriate course sequencing to ensure on-time graduation
• Maintains continuous verbal and written communication with students. Runs communication campaigns in EAB to contact and reach out to students as needed
• Conducts degree audits and notifies students of missing enrollment, course withdrawals, and prerequisite course issues, etc Performs specialized advising projects throughout the semester/academic year. Supports other retention and timely graduation efforts for Graduate students
• Prepares course sequence templates for prospective graduate students
• Serves as student advocate making appropriate referrals for scholarships, financial aid, Student Business Services, Learning support, counseling services, and other campus services
• Maintains database of all new admits and current students. Assists with collecting and uploading signed LOIs (Letter of Intent) for admitted students

Marginal Duties

• Actively participates in weekly Graduate Studies Team meetings with faculty liaison, Graduate Studies Director(s), Academic Deans, advisors and MBA graduate studies coordinators by providing weekly updates for advising related matters. Shares information of matters related to advising and/or admissions for each admission cycle for graduate studies programs
• 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
• Experience and commitment to serving a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body
• Education in lieu of experience

License/Certification:

• None Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Advising experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Skills:

• Candidate exhibits strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external constituents
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary student service
• Ability to work with higher education software systems, analyze data, produce reports, and implement systems to monitor and manage staff productivity

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

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.