Advising Assistant - College of Natural Sciences & Math

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $17 - $19 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ November 9th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring an Advising Assistant - College of Natural Sciences & Math. The role advises current and prospective undergraduate and graduate students on degree requirements, prepares their degree plans, and coordinates registration and student records for the College of Natural Sciences and Math. The assistant also helps schedule classes and classrooms and supports new student orientation.

Highlights

Advise current and prospective students on degree requirements and administrative procedures.
Prepare degree plans for students, and review and revise the academic degree requirement handouts and forms.
Correspond with applicants by phone, letter, and email about application procedures, status, financial aid, and prerequisites.
Take part in student registration and drop/add sessions.
Compile information on applicants for admissions and assistantships to monitor their status and identify deserving students.
Create and maintain hardcopy files for students and applicants.
Prepare revisions to the class schedule, including classroom assignments, and may prepare the faculty assignment roster.
May assist faculty with changes to academic procedures during the term, such as grade changes, student petitions, and leaves of absence, and may take part in new student orientation and university events such as Cougar Preview.
Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple math, as typically gained through a high school diploma or GED, plus at least one year of directly related experience; education may substitute for experience.
Hourly pay of $16.63 to $18.73 for a full-time position; all University of Houston System positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.