Academic Advisor I

Company: University of Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Provides information and advice to enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation.* Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculum.* Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions.* Maintains students' files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.* Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic suspension, and financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students on probation.* May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming freshmen and transfer students.* Processes Veteran's Administration paperwork, writes graduation verification letters, and provides financial aid appeals.* May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.EEO/AA Bachelors and 1 year experienceRequires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

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