Academic Success Coordinator Ii - Houston, United States - University of Houston-Downtown

University of Houston-Downtown

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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:
$47,731/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY

The Academic Success Coordinator II 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 jobseeking strategies and promotes career fairs for internships and job searches
Contributes to workshops/events as a facilitator
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
Runs communication campaigns in venues such as EAB and support efforts with the Early Alert and Midterm grades for assigned caseload
Interprets and maintains online data and resource files related to this position in student information system and advising software
Trains students on how to use advising tools, degree audits, course prerequisites and serves students on academic probation
Supervises student workers, if needed
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 and offcampus recruitment and registration activities with Houston area community colleges, high schools, and community events
Participates, attends, and assists with precommencement 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:

May supervise Student Employees

Delegation of Work:

May assign work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

May supervise the work of student workers

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 offcampus locations for recruitment and advising events

Physical Demands:

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
The work environment involves mínimal 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 offcampus
Complies with all UHD and UH system policies and procedures

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Required Education: