Grant-Funded AEL Advising Specialist

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lone Star College invites applications for the Specialist III, Advising Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) role. This position provides initial advising for grant-funded programs, registers students, and supports staff with clerical, analytical, and administrative tasks across LSC campuses and partner locations.

This temporary grant-funded role may continue based on funding; professional development for TWC, HGAC and LSCS is required by the deadline.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) and (English/Vietnamese) preferred.
• TABE Administrator and related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, greet and provide general support to Adult Education and Literacy students and visitors in a polite and professional manner.
• Advise visitors on orientation and testing dates; explain eligibility requirements per AEL program.
• Answer multiple phone lines, take messages, and transfer callers; return calls promptly.
• Register and drop students for AEL classes including GED/HiSET, ESL, and Workforce Education certificates.
• Provide information and referrals to campus resources and services.
• Manage departmental communications including Remind and other messages in a timely manner.
• Collect and process documents for enrollment in AEL programs and explain TABE exams.
• Support AEL staff to ensure efficient operations and assist the Program Manager to meet community needs.
• Serve as a backup tester/advisor for eligibility and course selection.
• Notify students, instructors and staff about class cancellations or changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Software proficiency

Multi-project work

Expense documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Remind

Job description

Lone Star College invites applications for the Specialist III, Advising Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) role. This position provides initial advising for grant-funded programs, registers students, and supports staff with clerical, analytical, and administrative tasks across LSC campuses and partner locations.

This temporary grant-funded role may continue based on funding; professional development for TWC, HGAC and LSCS is required by the deadline.