Part Time - Academic Advisor

Blinn College; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Blinn College District is seeking a Part Time Academic Advisor at the Brenham Campus to provide individual and small group educational advising, including course planning, career exploration, transfer information, and degree/completion guidance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 1–2 years in student services. It is an on-campus, non-exempt position offering up to 19 hours per week, with strong communication and organizational skills valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 1–2 years related experience in student services or customer service preferred.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Banner, Degree Works is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group academic advising to students and parents.
• Develop educational plans to help students achieve goals and complete degrees/certificates.
• Assist with registration and student services activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and collaborate with other staff.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Analytical

Detail oriented

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner

Degree Works

Job description

Part Time - Academic Advisor

The Blinn College District issearching for a Part Time - Academic Advisor at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Job Summary

To provide individual and small group educational advising to students. This will include but is not limited to providing assistance in the areas of course planning, career exploration, transfer information, and academic and technical degree and certificate completion.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers academic advice to prospective and currently enrolled students as well as their parents and other college personnel.
• Develop educational plan of academic courses, which help students achieve their intended educational goal.
• Assist currently enrolled students with identifying their educational and career goals to the extent the student can develop an educational plan to achieve their goal.
• Review degree plans and advise students with academic, developmental and probationary concerns.
• Maintain accurate record of student interactions.Work collaboratively with other advisors and staff in developing specialized programs for student’s academic development.
• Assist with registration and student service activities as needed.
• Interact with parents and guardians of students while ensuring the studentsFERPArights are protected.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications/Required Degree, License or Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years of related experiences (student services, student affairs, or customer service).

Minimum Competencies

• Computer literate; ability to learn and operate required computers systems at an intermediate level.
• Strong analytical and organization skills combined with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented, team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and complex long- and short-range concurrent planning.
• Strong commitment to quality customer service.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of college records and student information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 2-3 years advising experience at the college level.

Preferred Competencies

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Banner Software, Degree Works.

Special Notes To Applicants

The Part-Time Academic Advisor may be scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week.

This is an on-campus, in-person position.

Job Type: Part Time

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly Wage

Salary or Wage: $20.69 hour

Grade: C41

Division: Student Services

Department: Academic Advising

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 1/4/2027

The Blinn College Districtprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.