Joint Advisor
- 494344
- Full-Time
- Closing on: Jul 15 2025
- Joint Advising
Department: Joint Advising
Salary: $ 43,001 - $ 48,000
Description:
Job Summary
The Joint Advisor provides general advice to prospective students regarding pathways to transfer to the University.
Duties
- Assists with recruiting students to the university, showcasing the benefits of attending the University
- Assists transfer students with the enrollment process by providing information regarding academic programs, the transferability of coursework, career possibilities, and the admissions process
- Serves as an advocate for transfer students in the event that any issues arise
- Reviews transcripts for prospective students
- Maintains continuous communication with prospective and current students as necessary, via email, telephone, and in-person consultations
- Plans and attends events for transfer students and community colleges to showcase UHD and the benefits of attending
- Participates in student orientation
- Assists with advising students regarding their educational plans
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 admissions process, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
- Understanding of the transfer student population
Skills:
- Good presentation skills
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Abilities:
- Ability to read and understand degree plans
- Ability to use databases
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate 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; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
- Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Must have the ability to move items of up to 25lbs
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- None
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.
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