Pathways Advisor

Minimum Salary $52,236.13
Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

*** This position is scheduled to start Spring 2027.

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Provides case-managed academic advising to help students develop clear educational pathways, achieve academic goals, and successfully complete or transfer from their programs. Monitors student progress, connects students with resources, and provides proactive support to promote retention and success.

• Manages an assigned advising caseload, guiding students through program selection, academic planning, registration, graduation, and transfer requirements.
• Advises students on career and educational goals, course placement, program changes, withdrawals, and other academic decisions.
• Monitors academic progress, degree completion, advising benchmarks, and early alerts; coordinates interventions and resources for at-risk students.
• Interprets placement and testing results and communicates College policies, procedures, systems, and student resources.
• Provides in-person and virtual advising and supports registration, recruitment, admissions, and other student success initiatives.
• Collaborates with faculty, Financial Aid, and other departments to resolve student needs and support successful academic progression.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) year advising, counseling, or providing case management student success support at a higher education institution
• Such as career services, financial aid, or other forms of admission/college readiness support
• Case management experience

• Previous experience advising student pathways and caseloads
• Previous experience working with special populations
• Bilingual – English/Spanish

Strong advising, case management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage a substantial caseload and maintain accuracy. Proficiency with advising, student information, and communication technologies. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, work with individuals from varying backgrounds, and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.
• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.