Part-Time Advisor II, Advising

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Part-Time Advisor II in Advising to work at LSC-Montgomery. The role involves meeting with students to guide degree planning, course selection, and enrollment, and coordinating transfer events to four-year institutions.

You will monitor progress, assist with resumes, and provide information about campus resources and services. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of advising experience, with excellent communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to advising or education.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant advising experience.
• Ability to guide students in degree planning and transfer options.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic advising to students.
• Assist with degree planning and course selection.
• Help students transition to four-year institutions.
• Coordinate transfer events with colleges.
• Monitor cohort progress and report retention data.
• Assist in creating resumes and job search materials.

Skills

Academic advising

Student services

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Advisor II, Advising
Location: LSC-Montgomery
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 45373

Commitment to Mission

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

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

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

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 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

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

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

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

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

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The PT Advisor II serves as the first point of contact and resource in meeting with, advising and tracking students¿ academic progress in connection with degree completion. Position provides academic advice and direction to students on degree planning, program requirements, course selection and enrollment, and schedule building. 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 all areas pertaining to their academic progress with Lone Star College
2. Provides individual, one-on-one academic advising to students on degree requirements and proper course selection
3. Provides guidance and assistance to students to ensure smooth transition to 4 year institutions
4. Communicates and coordinates with College Relations and universities to schedule transfer events for students
5. Monitors, tracks and reports progress on a cohort group of students including success, retention, and completion rates
6. Assists students in creating their MEP (My Educational Plan) and advises students on course prerequisites, co-requisites, and recommended course sequence
7. Educates and provides students with information on resources and services available at the campus/center
8. Reviews degree plans for students, approves/denies their requests to graduate, and processes student registration repeals
9. Develops workshops, information sessions, recruitment events, etc. and advises students on employment opportunities in their field of study
10. May work with local school districts on advising CTE (career technical education), dual credit, tech prep, and potential students
11. Advises and assists students in creating and developing resumes and cover letters
12. Advisors of International students will advise on immigration issues, ensures college compliance with all immigration procedures/regulations, and provides admission advice and counsel to International students. They will also collaborate with the Office of International Programs in the planning and implementation of 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, Female Summit, Open House, New Student Orientation, etc.
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Physical Abilities

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

Work Schedule and Conditions

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a higher education setting
• Experience working with students who have unique barriers and experience in assisting these students with their educational success

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $25.73

Benefits Marketing Statement

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

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

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

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.