Academic Advisor - Office for Veteran's Success

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND

Texas City (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 62,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City seeks an Academic Advisor for Veterans' Success to provide academic advising, educational planning, and student success support to veteran and military-connected students. You will guide them through degree requirements, registration, and resource access, and coordinate with campus services.

The role serves as Back-Up School Certifying Official (SCO) handling VA educational benefits and maintains compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years of academic advising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting student veterans in higher education is preferred.
Experience serving as a School Certifying Official (SCO) or working with VA benefits is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assesses student’s stage of development and promote student growth by assisting student in establishing academic and career goals.
Advises students on academic and career issues and sets up an action plan for students to explore alternative careers and related majors.
Identifies options for student to satisfy degree requirements; evaluates and makes recommendations on amendments/changes to student’s program of study; assists students in completion.
Review academic / military transcripts to ensure proper credit has been accepted or awarded via course substitution or military experience if approved by program chair.
Monitors academic progress of students; determines eligibility and satisfactory progress towards degree; identifies current and potential needs or problem areas; refers student to appropriate campus resources for assistance.
Maintains student files and records.
Interprets and explains College and VA policies and procedures; assists with certifying educational benefits and reporting progress to VA.
Assists in recruitment of potential students by advising them of academic requirements; describes courses; provides information regarding VA benefits.
Collaborates with military entities to translate military experience into civilian credentials.
Assists students with admission and registration; guidance in course selection and VA benefits processes.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Skills

Academic advising

VA benefits knowledge

Student counseling

Campus collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Academic Advisor - Office for Veteran's Success

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number AS560P

Position Title

Position Title Academic Advisor - Office for Veteran's Success

Contract Length 12 months

Class Summary

The Academic Advisor for Veteran’s Success provides academic advising, educational planning, and student success support to veteran and military-connected students. The position assists students with navigating institutional processes, accessing campus and community resources, and achieving their educational and career goals. The Academic Advisor also serves as the Back-Up School Certifying Official ( SCO ), assisting with the certification and administration of VA educational benefits in accordance with federal and state regulations. Additionally, this position serves as the advisor to the Veterans Student Organization.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

Position Type

Position Type Exempt Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Funding Type

Position Funding Type Regular

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two (2) years of academic advising experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Experience supporting student veterans in secondary or post-secondary educational setting.
Military service experience.
Experience serving as a School Certifying Official ( SCO ).
Current knowledge of VA educational benefits and certification processes.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

None

Career assessment programs;
Business software programs;
Course content and objectives
Use of computers and related software application programs;
Interviewing and advising;
Interpreting college catalogs, course requirements and program parameters; VA policy and procedure;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None

Job Duties

Assesses student’s stage of development and promote student growth by assisting student in establishing academic and career goals.
Advises students on academic and career issues: identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists with the analysis of each option. Sets up an action plan for students to explore alternative careers and related majors.
Identifies options for student to satisfy degree requirements; evaluates and makes recommendations on amendments/changes to student’s program of study; assists students in completion.
Review academic / military transcripts to ensure proper credit(s) has been accepted or awarded via course substitution or military experience if approved by program chair.
Monitors academic progress of students; determines eligibility and satisfactory progress towards degree; identifies current and potential needs or problem areas; refers student to appropriate campus resources for assistance. Involvement in the Early Warning Program and student retention efforts.
Maintains student files and records.
Interprets and explains College and VA policies and procedures. Assists with certifying educational benefits and reporting satisfactory academic progress to the VA as needed.
Assists in recruitment of potential students by advising them of academic requirements; describes courses. Provides information regarding VA and Texas Veterans Commission Educational Benefits and eligibility, and other available resources.
Collaborates with military entities to develop or replicate the streamlined programs that translate military experience, education and training into civilian credentials.
Assists students with admission and registration; provides guidance in course selection in keeping with student’s interests and abilities. Application process of VA Benefits, Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Physical Requirements

Position in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Minimum Salary Range

Minimum Salary Range $49,692

Mid Point Salary Range

Mid Point Salary Range .

Maximum Salary Range

Maximum Salary Range $62,115

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/06/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents