Program Advisor I (Finance)

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 consultations

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 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 modules

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

Abilities:

• 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 community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical 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 50lbs

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in lieu of education

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience
• Education in lieu of experience

License/Certification:

• None required

Preferred 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.