Academic Success Coordinator I

Department: Academic Advising Salary: $43,001 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 the 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 Qualifications Required Education: * Bachelor's degree Required Experience: * Minimum of one (1) year in academic advising or student support experience within higher education License/Certification: * None required Preferred Qualifications * None 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 * Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

* 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 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.