Incarcerated Student Success Advisor: Pell & Transfer

Lee College; Huntsville (TX); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lee College in Huntsville, TX is seeking an Advisor to recruit and advise students on multiple Texas Department of Criminal Justice units. The role coordinates Second Chance Pell Grant applications, FAFSAs, degree planning, and financial aid options for incarcerated students.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, 3 years in financial aid or student services, and flexibility to travel. Starting salary ranges from $57,512 to $60,445 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree
• Three (3) years of previous experience working in financial aid, student services, banking or a related field
• Ability to work with incarcerated students within TDCJ
• Knowledge of degree planning, placement testing, test interpretation, and career planning
• Must be proficient in the use of PC’s, spreadsheets, presentation software and Microsoft programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Must pass background check by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
• Must be able to attend twelve (12) hours of Windham Security Training

Aufgaben

• Recruit students
• Explain all financial aid options, such as the new Second Chance Pell Grant
• Assist students with FAFSA applications
• Meet with students to explain Pell Grant awards or issues
• Assist the Financial Aid Office at the main campus in Baytown with Pell Grant Awarding for incarcerated students
• Conduct orientation sessions for new students
• Conduct weekly advising sessions with students on the TDCJ Units
• Provide degree planning
• Provide transfer degree path/plans and explain degree plans and certificate programs
• Screen students via the TDCJ Mainframe system for program eligibility
• Track TABE and TSI scores
• Provide students career planning sessions
• Distribute semester grades, diplomas, and graduation pictures
• Obtain outside college transcripts
• Conduct exit interviews with graduates and certificate completers
• Coordinate with the academic chair to select unit class schedules to address student needs and best utilization of classroom space available.
• Assist instructors with classroom issues including mail, absences, tardiness, etc.
• Serve as liaison with TDCJ, Windham School District and RPD to resolve conflicts that may arise including attendance, lockdowns, lay-ins, class make‑ups, etc. File TDCJ Unit tracking rosters for classes as required by TDCJ/RPD
• Coordinate and conduct student registrations each semester including scheduling dates for registration, documentation, lay-ins, classroom availability, etc.
• Assist with resolution of transfer process and credit issues as an advocate for students
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with admissions representatives and transfer‑related information
• Provide one‑on‑one and group advising sessions to students interested in transferring to four‑year institutions, to include transfer planning, academic advising, and degree audit reviews to ensure transferability of courses

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Evenings/weekends availability

Interpersonal communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

PCs

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Jobbeschreibung

Lee College in Huntsville, TX is seeking an Advisor to recruit and advise students on multiple Texas Department of Criminal Justice units. The role coordinates Second Chance Pell Grant applications, FAFSAs, degree planning, and financial aid options for incarcerated students.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, 3 years in financial aid or student services, and flexibility to travel. Starting salary ranges from $57,512 to $60,445 per year, commensurate with education and experience.