This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.
Salary Range: $43,001/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Academic Success Coordinator I provides proactive and holistic academic and career advising to prospective, new, transfer, continuing, and re-admitted students in assigned caseload.
DUTIES
Provides academic advising to all new and returning students and develops individualized programs of study for each student
Creates official degree plans for current students and meets with prospective students to help provide unofficial academic planning
Advises students in career exploration, networking, and job-seeking strategies and promotes career fairs for internships and job searches
Provides preliminary evaluation of transcripts and submits articulation requests for the respective college
Serves as a student advocate and assists students by making appropriate referrals to financial aid, Student Business Services, Learning Support, Counseling Services, and other campus services
Maintains continuous communication with students via email, telephone, and in person. Runs communication campaigns in venues, such as EAB, and supports efforts with the Early Alert, and Mid-term grades for assigned caseload
Trains students on how to use advising tools, degree audits, and course prerequisites and serves students on academic probation
Supports retention and timely graduation efforts for college and UHD students
Assists with First Time in College (FTIC) and transfer orientation sessions
Participates in on-campus recruitment and registration activities with Houston area community colleges, high schools, and community events.
Contributes to advising, graduation, and career workshops/events as a co-facilitator
Participates, attends, and assists with pre-commencement and commencement ceremonies/activities
Maintains a strong, positive, and collaborative relationship with the College leadership, Enrollment Management, and Faculty
MARGINAL DUTIES
Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
None
Delegation of Work:
N/A
Supervision Given:
N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience working with students, parents, faculty, and staff
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Abilities:
Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary student service
Proven ability to work with higher education software systems, analyze data, produce reports, and implement systems to monitor and manage staff productivity
Commitment to serving a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
Works in an office environment or at off-campus locations for recruitment and advising events
Physical Demands:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
The work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
Typical work occurs during business hours Monday through Friday; however, this position may require flexible hours as needed to include evenings and weekends serving students in virtual, on-, and off-campus
Complies with all UHD and UH system policies and procedures
EEO/AA
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year in academic advising or student support experience within higher education
