College & Career Advisor

START DATE: As soon as possible

COMMITMENT TO MISSION:

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Advance Equity
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College was recognized in three areas: Shared Governance; Faculty
Experience; Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The 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. Work hours are split between LSC-Houston North Greenspoint, LSC-University Center @ Montgomery and all other LSC campuses and off-site community partner locations where AEL classes are offered.

This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is dependent upon continued grant funding.
Professional Development for TWC, HGAC and LSCS is required by the deadline.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees daily and some long-term advising caseloads for AEL program operations. Actively maintains up-to-date knowledge of AEL grant and acts as a point of contact and liaison for internal and external constituents

2. Meets with high volume of prospective, new, and continuing students on a regular basis to track their academic progress and success

3. Enters, tracks and maintains a variety of data, including documents, enrollment forms, testing score sheets, spreadsheets and databases

4. May be responsible for ensuring and maintaining compliance with local/state/federal compliance of processes and documentation within assigned area

5. Advises students on proper course selection for all grant-funded non-credit certificate programs including High School Equivalency or GED, English as a
Second Language, Workforce Education and Training Certificates and
Developmental Education

6. Advises students on referral opportunities for transfer of AAS degrees into bachelor's degrees at the College

7. Provides student referrals on job searches and advises graduate's on employment in their field of study. Assists with the career interest assessments, career exploration processes and tools, and provides information on job search and interviewing techniques, preparation and appropriate follow up, and in developing resumes and cover letters

8. Tracks students through program completion and provides data on students with declared workforce majors. May include success, retention, completion and graduation rates as well as other data. Aids students in completing graduation checks and applications

9. Manage and reply to all departmental communications including Remind and any emails directed to Adult Education and Literacy in a timely manner

10. Work with Program Manager to develop best practices for Adult Education population based on student correspondence, advising appointments and need

11. Takes part in and/or leads special projects as needed, including presenting informational orientation sessions related to adult-learners, first-time-in- college students and providing academic advice and assist with the enrollment process. Most Adult Education and Literacy Orientations will require travel between Lone Star College Campus locations and approved off- site locations

12. Provides coaching and advising to students on skills to develop a clear and attainable education plan and goal, including Individual Training Education and Career (ITEC) Plan

13. Responsible for all TWC and HGAC grant compliance standards and guidelines in advising and testing students pre- and post-instruction in all
Adult Education and Literacy Program classes

14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports
• Possesses excellent organizational skills
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with the 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
• Some evenings and weekends may be required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience in a higher education setting, preferably in Advising
• Experience working with students who have unique barriers and experience in assisting these students with their educational success
• Best Plus 2.0 Administrator Certified
• Best Literacy Administrator Certified
• TABE Administrator Certified