Academic Advisor

Wharton-County-Junior-College; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton County Junior College seeks an Academic Advisor at the WCJC Wharton Campus to guide students through course selections aligned with their goals, identify relevant programs, and develop short- and long-term academic plans.

The role emphasizes career readiness, transfer planning, and facilitating student success programs, with strong emphasis on interpersonal skills, presentations, and teamwork. Occasional evening/weekend hours and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Strong interviewing and advising abilities are essential.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with databases are required.

Responsibilities

• Recommend appropriate course selections based on student goals.
• Identify programs that meet student goals and build academic plans.
• Assist with career readiness or transfer planning.
• Develop and facilitate student success programs.

Skills

Interviewing

Advising

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Database experience

Independence

Teamwork

Presentations

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

This position is located at the WCJC Wharton Campus.

The Academic Advisor is responsible for recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet student goals, building short- and long-term academic plans for students, assisting student with career readiness or transfer planning, and developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu.

This position requires a minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. This position requires skills in interviewing and advising students. This position requires superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills. This position requires computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information. This position requires the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. This position requires the ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually. This position requires the ability to deal extensively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals requiring excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills in order to assist students in achieving their academic goals. The person in this position must be able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration. Occasional evening and weekend work hours will be included in the position. A criminal background check is also required.