Advisor/Recruiter for Incarcerated Students

Lee College; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee College’s Huntsville Center seeks an Advisor/Recruiter to recruit students and advise on financial aid, including Second Chance Pell. The role coordinates Pell Grant applications, FAFSAs, and degree planning for incarcerated students across multiple Texas Department of Criminal Justice units.

The starting salary range is $57,512–$60,445 annually, with offers commensurate with education and work experience. Travel to units and evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in financial aid, student services, banking or related field.
• Ability to work with incarcerated students within TDCJ.
• Knowledge of degree planning, placement testing, test interpretation, and career planning.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students and advise on financial aid options, including Second Chance Pell Grant.
• Coordinate Second Chance Pell Grant applications and oversee degree planning for Pell recipients.
• Assist students with admissions, testing (TSI), remedial placement, transfer requirements and degree planning.
• Provide transfer degree planning and explain degree plans and certificate programs; support articulation with four-year institutions.
• Liaise with TDCJ, Windham School District and RPD to resolve conflicts and coordinate unit class schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Career planning

MS Office

Cultural sensitivity

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lee College’s Huntsville Center seeks an Advisor/Recruiter to recruit students and advise on financial aid, including Second Chance Pell. The role coordinates Pell Grant applications, FAFSAs, and degree planning for incarcerated students across multiple Texas Department of Criminal Justice units.

The starting salary range is $57,512–$60,445 annually, with offers commensurate with education and work experience. Travel to units and evening/weekend work may be required.