Career and Technical Education Advisor

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange (LSCO) is seeking a CTE Advisor to guide Career and Technical Education students, plan degree pathways, and coordinate with local partners.

The role requires an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), higher education experience, and willingness to travel within the region; bilingual abilities are a plus and some evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education or recruiting preferred.
• Knowledge of advising techniques and career pathways.
• Bi-lingual abilities preferred; some evenings/weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Advise CTE students on degree pathways, requirements and career outcomes.
• Maintain relationships with local workforce partners and internship leaders.
• Engage with high school counselors to coordinate CTE presentations.
• Coordinate with faculty to align career pathways with program planning.
• Assist in recruitment for BAAS transfer programs at partner institutions.
• Respond to information requests about CTE programs using enrollment data.
• Plan and run workshops on job placement and interview skills.
• Support campus events like orientations, fairs, and career expos.

Skills

Advising techniques

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bi-lingual

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-882-3905.

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Clery Compliance & Title IX Office, located in the Ron Lewis Building, Room 222C, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing [e-mail] .

Job Summary

The CTE Advisor reports directly to the Director of Advising and Career Services and is responsible for leading advising efforts for our Career and Technical Education students and programs. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Duties/Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Advise current and prospective Career and Technical Education students on degree pathways, program requirements, and career outcomes through course planning and selection.
2. Maintain relationships with local workforce partners to understand hiring trends and coordinate with internship/apprenticeship leaders in relation to students preparing for the workforce.
3. Establish close working relationships with high school counselors to initiate, coordinate, and conduct CTE presentations to high schools.
4. Maintain close working relationships with technical program faculty in planning career alignment and offer classroom visits for cohort registration sessions.
5. Assist in advising AAS transfer students and initiate recruitment efforts of BAAS transfer programs at partnership institutions.
6. Aid in the response of college information requests about CTE programs and degrees using enrollment reports and college CRM platform.
7. In collaboration with others, plan and implement workshops geared toward job placement for CTE students/graduates such as career development, resume building, and interview skills.
8. Participate in the planning and implementation of campus events such as new student orientations, campus tours, college fairs, career expos, etc. for CTE students.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION

Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, communication, or related fields preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Experience working in higher education and/or recruiting preferred.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of advising techniques and of computers, applications, and software programs that support advising programs preferred. Knowledge of the Texas State University System, industry and technology, recruiting, and job placement is preferred. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Bi-lingual preferred. Must be able to work some nights and/or weekends. Requires travel.

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent sitting, walking, and standing. Requires frequent driving, lifting, and pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 20 pounds. Requires operating a personal computer, calculator and various pieces of office equipment. Requires infrequent stooping, bending, sorting, and filing.

Security Sensitive

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment requires travel within a 100-mile radius and may require some overnight travel to conferences or workshops.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.