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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Academic Advisor (2 Vacancies)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.

$72,923 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Academic Advisor (2 Vacancies) University of Houston-Clear Lake - 4.2 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Department :

SSI College Advising Salary :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Description :

The Academic Advisor serves as a primary front line advisor to students in the college, managing a defined case load of students. Evaluates student academic history and creates accurate degree plans that lead to timely graduation. Provides academic advising support to students from admissions to graduation.

Duties:

Advises prospective and current students on academic requirements, course selection, University policies and procedures. Analyzes and processes degree plans, petitions, graduation applications and other academic processes needed. Leverages the available technology to manage and monitor assigned student caseload. Advises students who are not in good standing, including providing retention services for students on probation, analyzing and processing requests for readmission from academic suspension and financial aid appeals. Supports orientation programming and prospective students events as needed. Makes student referrals to and seeks shared input from other relevant UHCL resources and performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree. One year experience of directly academically advising students. Engagement in professional academic advising professional organizations. Public school teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of various approaches in academic advising. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customers and personal services. Skills in verbal and written communication. Skills in Microsoft Office. Skills in critical thinking and listening. Ability to organize and prioritize work and handle numerous tasks with frequent interruptions with a strong attention to detail. Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and recall that information. Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures. 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 Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.