Advising Programs Manager

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair in Cypress, TX is seeking a Manager of Advising to oversee advising staff and programs. The role focuses on directing advising initiatives, ensuring quality services, and guiding student success across transfer, VA/ESOL, and enrollment activities.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, process documentation, analytics, and collaboration with local school districts. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in academic advising are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience must include at least 3 years of experience in academic advising.

Responsibilities

• Supervise full-time and part-time Advising staff; Provide strategic direction, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure business process documentation is created, and conduct training sessions for staff as needed.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and align with defined goals and processes.
• Provide guidance and solutions for issues that require escalation.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of programs through surveys and other assessments; Seek opportunities to improve services as needed.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing Advising activities and their effectiveness and impact on student success; Identify ways to improve/enhance current programs.
• Develop and conduct assessments designed to gauge the effectiveness of Advising/case management initiatives.
• Advise students on proper courses selection for all credit degree programs, credit and non-credit certificates programs, TSI regulations, course requisites, and associated with University Center and other colleges or universities.
• Actively participate as a department representative on various committees, meetings, and workshops.
• Work with local school district on advising early college, dual credit, tech prep students or potential prospective student.
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Deadline driven

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lone Star College-CyFair in Cypress, TX is seeking a Manager of Advising to oversee advising staff and programs. The role focuses on directing advising initiatives, ensuring quality services, and guiding student success across transfer, VA/ESOL, and enrollment activities.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, process documentation, analytics, and collaboration with local school districts. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in academic advising are required.