Description

Provides information to, and advises both enrolled and prospective students regarding the academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including requirements for admission and retention through graduation; may coordinate the work of entry level academic advisors.

1. Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculums.
2. Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications, grade change forms, and general petitions.
3. Maintains student files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.
4. Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic suspension, as well as financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students on probation.
5. May assist in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming new students.
6. May assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make presentations at special events.
7. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Posting Information:

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• This position is eligible for Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) after a probationary period.

The selected candidate will be required to (including but not limited to):

• Manage a high work volume with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advise students for an undergraduate accounting program.
  • This includes undergraduate BBA Accounting students enrolled in our 5-year Professional Program in Accountancy (PPA) and UH Extend students.
• Processes academic forms and letters for an undergraduate accounting program.
  • The person selected for this position will also be responsible for assisting with data reporting related to the accounting major and minor.
• Plan and execute events such as orientation, webinars, town halls, coffee chats, etc.
• Serve as a lead for planning and executing our PPA Language of Business Orientation that occurs every Fall and Spring semester. This also includes (but is not limited to):
  • Bi-weekly (or weekly) virtual Coffee Chats for current and prospective PPA undergraduate students
  • Transitioning into MSACCY Q&A virtual events coordinated with MSACCY Admissions Advisor and the Administrative Director of Accounting Programs
  • Participating in events offered by Bauer's Undergraduate Business Programs Office (UBP) such as Commencement Orientation, Graduation Express Check, etc.
• Assist with recruiting high school and transfer students into BBA Accounting program. This includes in-person and virtual events.
• Promote our accounting undergraduate certificate program(s). This includes (but is not limited to):
  • Planning and executing events
  • Participating in presentations to classes
  • Conducting presentations to student organizations
• Promote the accounting major and minor to UH undergraduate students. This includes (but is not limited to):
  • Advising UH students considering declaring accounting as their major or minor
  • Participating in presentations to classes
  • Conducting presentations to student organizations
• Assist with Bauer commencement each Fall and Spring semester.
  • Commencement takes a lot of staff to make the event run smoothly. The person selected for this position will volunteer to assist with undergraduate Bauer commencement ceremonies for each Fall and Spring semester.
• Occasional travel and special events may occur outside of the normal business working hours, including some Saturdays. As much advance notice as possible will be given.
• Be adaptable to change, as constant improvements are being made in advising.

The hours for this position are Monday- Friday 8 am - 5pm.

The Department of Accountancy & Taxation believes in providing staff with the tools needed to excel in their position. Below follows a list of professional development opportunities our department offers staff* (including but not limited to):

• Paid membership for the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management (NAGAP)
• Opportunities to attend conferences/trainings, whether they are virtual, within the state of Texas, or in another state.