Advisor II, School Partnership

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an Advisor II, School Partnerships to serve as the first contact and resource for students. You will advise on degree planning, course selection, enrollment, and scheduling while communicating policies and state & federal rules.

The role requires one-on-one guidance, monitoring progress, developing the My Educational Plan, and collaborating with the Advising Department to ensure consistent practices and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (plus applicable experience)
• Three years of relevant experience preferred
• Higher education advising experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as designated campus Advisor to students across all degree-progress areas
• Provide one-on-one academic advising on degree requirements and course selection
• Assist students in transitioning to four-year institutions and developing MEPS
• Monitor cohort progress and report on student success metrics
• Educate students about campus resources and policies
• Collaborate with Advising Department to ensure consistent practices

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Office software

Attention to detail

Student communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability 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" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Advisor II, School Partnerships serves as the first point of contact and resource in meeting with, advising and tracking students' academic progress in connection with degree completion. Position provides academic advice and direction to students on degree planning, program requirements, course selection and enrollment, and schedule building. 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 all areas pertaining to their academic progress with Lone Star College
2. Provides individual, one-on-one academic advising to students on degree requirements and proper course selection
3. Provides guidance and assistance to students to ensure smooth transition to 4-year institutions
4. Monitors, tracks, and reports progress on a cohort group, such as EDUC students including success, retention, and completion rates
5. Assists students in creating their MEP (My Educational Plan) and advises students on course prerequisites, co-requisites, and recommended course sequence
6. Educates and provides students with information on resources and services available at the campus/center
7. Reviews degree plans for students, approves/denies their requests to graduate, and processes student registration repeals
8. Develops workshops, information sessions, recruitment events, etc. and advises students on employment opportunities in their field of study
9. May work with local school districts on advising CTE (career technical education), dual credit, tech prep, and potential students
10. Maintains collaboration with the general Advising Department to ensure consistency in advising practices
11. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

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

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office 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 minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Will be required to travel to schools in our service area

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience assisting students who have unique barriers with their educational success
• Experience in the K-12 setting, preferably in counseling or teaching

Salary

Hiring salary range is $44,793 - $51,512

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each 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 in the 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 part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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