Part-Time Advisor II, Advising

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Lone Star College is seeking a Part-time Advisor II to serve as the first point of contact for students, providing academic advising, degree planning guidance, and enrollment support at our Conroe campus. The role involves helping students navigate program requirements, course selection, and registration while upholding campus policies and services.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of related experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills to

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Advise students on degree planning and course selection.
• Assist students with transfer to four-year institutions.
• Coordinate with College Relations and universities to schedule transfer events.
• Monitor and report progress for cohorts, including retention and completion rates.
• Help students develop their MEP and resumes/cover letters.
• Advise international students on immigration procedures and compliance.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Office software proficiency

Attention to accuracy

Student relations

Prioritization

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

Descripción del empleo

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to ourmission of providing transformational educational opportunitiesthat help individuals get from where they are to where they want tobe. Guided by our vision to lead higher education throughhigh-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent anduniform customer service, providing consistent information, anduniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategicgoals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a GreatColleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of HigherEducation.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College Systemprovides transformational educational opportunities that helpindividuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Thetwo-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs thatempower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is a student-centered college servingThe Woodlands, Conroe and surrounding communities. For more than 30years, the college has connected students with affordable,high-quality education through university-transfer pathways andworkforce programs aligned with regional needs. Signature programsinclude biotechnology, radiologic technology, live entertainmenttechnology, land surveying and emergency medical services,supported by hands-on learning, comprehensive student services anda vibrant campus community.

The address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384. Allapplicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The PT Advisor II serves as the first point of contact and resourcein meeting with, advising and tracking students¿ academic progressin connection with degree completion. Position provides academicadvice and direction to students on degree planning, programrequirements, course selection and enrollment, and schedulebuilding. Educates students¿ on LSC¿s policies and state &federal rules as they relate to them. Represents Lone Star College(LSC) internally and externally.

Essential Job Functions

1. Serves as the designated campus Advisor to students in allareas pertaining to their academic progress with Lone StarCollege
2. Provides individual, one-on-one academic advising to studentson degree requirements and proper course selection
3. Provides guidance and assistance to students to ensure smoothtransition to 4 year institutions
4. Communicates and coordinates with College Relations anduniversities to schedule transfer events for students
5. Monitors, tracks and reports progress on a cohort group ofstudents including success, retention, and completion rates
6. Assists students in creating their MEP (My Educational Plan)and advises students on course prerequisites, co-requisites, andrecommended course sequence
7. Educates and provides students with information on resourcesand services available at the campus/center
8. Reviews degree plans for students, approves/denies theirrequests to graduate, and processes student registrationrepeals
9. Develops workshops, information sessions, recruitment events,etc. and advises students on employment opportunities in theirfield of study
10. May work with local school districts on advising CTE (careertechnical education), dual credit, tech prep, and potentialstudents
11. Advises and assists students in creating and developing resumesand cover letters
12. Advisors of International students will advise on immigrationissues, ensures college compliance with all immigrationprocedures/regulations, and provides admission advice and counselto International students. They will also collaborate with theOffice of International Programs in the planning and implementationof college wide policies and procedures
13. Serves as a member or chair of various committees/meetings,such as Graduation, Veteran¿s Luncheon, All Male Summit, FemaleSummit, Open House, New Student Orientation, etc.
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with common office software
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail for tracking studentsuccess and student educational plans
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels ofstudents
• Ability to prioritize duties
• High level of customer service

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor¿s degree and at least 3 years of experience, or anequivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a higher education setting
• Experience working with students who have unique barriers andexperience in assisting these students with their educationalsuccess

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $25.73

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

E-Verify Program

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer

All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.