Joint Advisor

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $43K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 20th, 2026

Academic-advising Admissions Transfer-students

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring a Joint Advisor. The role advises prospective students on pathways to transfer to the University of Houston-Downtown, guiding them through enrollment, course transferability, and admissions. The advisor also recruits through events with community colleges and reviews transcripts for prospective students.

Highlights

Recruit prospective students and showcase the benefits of attending, including at events planned for transfer students and community colleges.
Guide transfer students through the enrollment process with information on academic programs, the transferability of coursework, career possibilities, and admissions.
Review transcripts for prospective students and help advise them on their educational plans.
Stay in continuous contact with prospective and current students by email, telephone, and in-person consultations, and advocate for transfer students when issues arise.
Take part in student orientation.
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience, plus a valid, current driver’s license.
Knowledge of the college admissions process and the transfer student population, with the ability to read degree plans and use databases.
Proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Pay of $43,001 for this full-time role.