Advisor I

Lone Star College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Tomball is seeking an Advisor I to meet with students in assigned disciplines, advise on course selection, and track academic progress toward completion. The role includes coordinating with department staff to identify early interventions and develop successful academic support programs and events.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related experience. The college offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive starting salary; Great

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises students in assigned department/discipline and meets with them regularly to track progress.
• Assists students with reviewing their Academic Advising Report and creating their My Educational Plan (MEP).
• Advises students on course selection for degree programs and makes referrals to non-credit certificate programs; covers TSI regulations, prerequisites, and co-requisites.
• Gathers and processes data regarding students to complete job functions.
• Collaborates with staff to identify early interventions and develop academic support programming and events.
• Refers students to counselors, college resources, and outside organizations when necessary.
• Assists Directors/Managers in planning and developing successful academic programs and events.
• Develops department objectives and strategies and maintains progress documentation.
• Maintains accurate documentation of meetings and ensures compliance with policies.
• Oversees processes and materials to ensure accuracy and compliance with rules.

Skills

Office software

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal with students

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldestcollege in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range ofacademic and workforce programs and is a leading college in thehealth sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of thelifePATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitivedisabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership withHarris County Public Library, and we offer an early college highschool with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Advisor I meets with students in assigned discipline on a regular basis to provide advising, track academic progress and success/completion/retention. Advise students on proper courseselection for credit programs and make appropriate referral tonon-credit certificate programs including TSI regulations, courseprerequisites, co-requisites and career advising. Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and related areas/otherdepartments in order to identify potential early interventions need; assist Department Directors in planning and develop successful academic support programming and events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Advises students in assigned department/discipline. Meets withstudents on a regular basis to track their academic progress andsuccess
2. Assists students with reviewing their Academic Advising Reportand creating their MEP (My Educational Plan)
3. Advises students on proper course selection for assigneddiscipline/department credit certificate and degree programs andmakes referrals to non-credit certificate programs. Advisingincludes TSI regulations, course prerequisites, co-requisites andcareer advising
4. Acquires and processes data regarding students in assigneddiscipline in order to complete job function
5. Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and relatedareas (college staff and faculty) in order to identify potentialearly interventions needed
6. Refers students to counselors, college resources(organizations) and outside organizations when necessary
7. Assists the Directors/Managers in planning and developingsuccessful academic support programming and events
8. Develops department/position objectives and strategies
9. Meets with students on a regular basis to track their progressand success. Maintains accurate documentation of meetings
10. Monitors processes, materials and surroundings, ensuringaccuracy and compliance with all relevant rules, regulations andpolicies at all times
11. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with common office software
• High level of customer service
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail for tracking of studentsuccess and student educational plans
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels ofstudents
• Ability to prioritize duties

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience, oran equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience assisting students who have unique barriers withtheir educational success

Salary

Hiring salary range is $38,761- $44,575.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all postedfull-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fallin that range is determined by your related experience andeducation. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone StarCollege, the resume submitted in the application process will beutilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlinedbelow will provide the Office of Human Resources everything neededto determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your workexperience. The resume should include the following information foreach position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred inthe Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous numberof paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuitionwaiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.