Advisor II

Lone Star College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Tomball is seeking an Advisor II to serve as the first point of contact for students, providing academic advice and guiding degree planning and enrollment. You will educate on policies, state and federal rules, and represent LSC in internal and external settings.

You will advise on course selection, prerequisite planning, and career pathways, while coordinating with transfer offices and campus resources to support student success and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Ability to advise students on degree planning and enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on degree requirements, program planning, and course selection.
• Guides smooth transition to four-year institutions and coordinates transfer events.
• Tracks student progress and analyzes completion rates for cohorts.
• Creates workshops and information sessions; assists with resumes and job search.

Skills

Communication

Office Software

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Customer service

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

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 II serves as the first point of contact and resource inmeeting with, advising and tracking students' academic progress inconnection with degree completion. Position provides academicadvice and direction to students on degree planning, programrequirements, course selection and enrollment, and schedulebuilding. Educates students on LSC's policies and state &federal rules as they relate to them. Represents Lone Star College(LSC) internally and externally.

Essential Job Functions

1. Serves as the designated campus Advisor to students in allareas pertaining to their academic progress with Lone StarCollege
2. Provides individual, one-on-one academic advising to studentson degree requirements and proper course selection
3. Provides guidance and assistance to students to ensure smoothtransition to 4 year institutions
4. Communicates and coordinates with College Relations anduniversities to schedule transfer events for students
5. Monitors, tracks and reports progress on a cohort group ofstudents including success, retention, and completion rates
6. Assists students in creating their MEP (My Educational Plan)and advises students on course prerequisites, co-requisites, andrecommended course sequence
7. Educates and provides students with information on resourcesand services available at the campus/center
8. Reviews degree plans for students, approves/denies theirrequests to graduate, and processes student registrationrepeals
9. Develops workshops, information sessions, recruitment events,etc. and advises students on employment opportunities in theirfield of study
10. May work with local school districts on advising CTE (careertechnical education), dual credit, tech prep, and potentialstudents
11. Advises and assists students in creating and developing resumesand cover letters
12. Advisors of International students will advise on immigrationissues, ensures college compliance with all immigrationprocedures/regulations, and provides admission advice and counselto International students. They will also collaborate with theOffice of International Programs in the planning and implementationof college wide policies and procedures
13. Serves as a member or chair of various committees/meetings,such as Graduation, Veteran's Luncheon, All Male Summit, FemaleSummit, Open House, New Student Orientation, etc.
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

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 3 years of related experience,or an 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 $44,793- $51,512

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.