University of Houston
Program Advisor I
🇺🇸 Houston, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $43K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ May 6th, 2025
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Highlights
- Advises students on academic matters and degree declaration.
- Proficient in MS Office and PeopleSoft.
- Salary starts at $42,500.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a related job for at least one year.
- Experience with grant-funded programs is preferred.
Program Advisor I Full Description
| Department: Talent Search
| Salary: $42,500 - Commensurate with Experience/Education
| Description: Job Summary The Program Advisor I advises program participants on academic and other program-related matters to assist students with transitioning into the university and with progressing through the program.Duties Advises new, transfer, and continuing students on academic matters such as course selection and degree declaration Advises and encourages pre-college students to prepare for college by participating in the services offered Provides advisement, resources, information, and guidance to students according to their needs Coordinates and provides advising sessions, workshops, and events for program participants to encourage completion of secondary education, entering a post-secondary institution, and completion of a post-secondary program of study Develops and assists with program recruitment activities Tracks and reports participant progress through program completion and post-secondary completion, maintaining all relevant documentation Refers participants to resources such as tutoring, counseling, and financial aid as appropriate Maintains continuous communication with students as necessary, via email, telephone, and in-person consultationsMarginal Duties Performs all other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: NoneDelegation of Work: N/ASupervision Given: N/AKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge: Knowledge of the college preparation, admissions, and transition processes, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices Knowledge of the socioeconomic and educational barriers faced by low income, first generation youth Knowledge of program delivery modulesSkills: Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skillsAbilities: Ability to provide academic advising Ability to analyze and interpret data Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university communityWork Location and Physical Demands Primary Work Location: Works in an office environmentPhysical Demands: Work is performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; the individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors Must have the ability to move items of up to 50lbsQualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degree Experience in lieu of educationRequired Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience Education in lieu of experienceLicense/Certification: None requiredPreferred Qualifications Experience working for or collaborating with a grant-funded program is preferred
| 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 an Equal Opportunity Institution.
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