Part Time Seasonal Academic Advisor

Blinn College; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Job summary

Blinn College is seeking a Part Time Seasonal Academic Advisor at the Bryan Campus to provide individual and small group educational advising, including course planning and career exploration. The role supports registration activities and maintains student records with FERPA considerations.

The position is up to 19 hours per week during peak periods, with a target start date of 4/6/2026 and end date around 9/30/2026. A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years related experience in student services or customer service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Banner Software and Degree Works is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group educational advising to students.
• Develop educational plans of academic courses to help students achieve goals.
• Assist students with identifying educational and career goals and creating an educational plan.
• Review degree plans and advise on academic and probationary concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and collaborate with other advisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner Software

Degree Works

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part Time Seasonal Academic Advisor

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time Seasonal Academic Advisor at our Bryan Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

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 students FERPA rights 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

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 Seasonal Academic Advisor may be scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week during peak summer and fall registration periods.

Candidates must be available from April 6, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

Job Type:

Part Time

Employment Type:

Non-Exempt

Compensation:

Hourly Wage

Salary or Wage:

$20.69 hour

Grade:

C41

Division:

Student Services

Department:

Advising and Testing

Location:

Bryan Campus

Target Hire Date:

4/6/2026

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