Academic Advisor II

🇺🇸 Houston, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ February 20th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring an Academic Advisor II to provide guidance to enrolled and prospective students on academic programs, degree requirements, and retention processes. This role also involves coordinating affiliate program communications, advising students on study abroad opportunities, and managing social media and marketing for the Learning Abroad office.

Highlights

Advise students from multiple colleges on academic programs, graduation, and retention.
Coordinate affiliate study abroad programs and serve as liaison to provider partners.
Manage outreach, communications, and ensure program information accuracy in Terra Dotta software.
Assist with student recruitment, orientation sessions, and pre-departure briefings.
Develop and implement social media and marketing strategies for Learning Abroad initiatives.
Requires Bachelor's degree and minimum three years of related experience; education may substitute for experience.
Preferred experience includes advising study abroad programs, social media management, and use of Terra Dotta.
Spanish language proficiency and experience with national scholarship advising (e.g., Gilman) are preferred.
Position requires understanding of technical or professional disciplines obtained via formal education or equivalent training.
Responsible for maintaining updated student academic records and processing petitions and readmission requests.