Advisor, Education ​/ Teaching, Academic Advising & Student Services

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Advising & Success - HCC Full Time Student/Acad.

Affairs Cleburne, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

Job Description:

Advisor

Department:Advising & Success Center

Reports To:Director of Advising & Success

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary
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The Advisor provides comprehensive academic and career advising support to students, guiding them from entry through completion of their educational goals. This position delivers student-centered advising services, career exploration, and success interventions while connecting students to institutional and community resources. The Advisor I plays a critical role in student retention, progression, and success through proactive guidance, coordination, and advocacy.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in secondary or higher education

Two (2) years of experience in career coaching, advising, counseling, or guidance services

• Required Knowledge: Provide academic and career advising to students, assisting with major selection, degree pathways, educational planning, and career exploration.
• Guide students in understanding advising plans, registration processes, MyHC student portal navigation, billing, transcripts, and advisor communication.
• Maintain and provide referrals to internal and external resources, including scholarships, financial assistance, tutoring, and career services.
• Coordinate transfer support services, including articulation guidance and collaboration with colleges and universities.
• Support students with special or designated needs by coordinating accommodations, tutoring services, and developmental support.
• Identify students at academic risk and implement early intervention strategies to support persistence and success.
• Assist students with registration activities including add/drops, change of major, resignations, testing requirements, and TSI compliance.
• Maintain working knowledge of admissions, advising policies, retention strategies, and institutional procedures.
• Utilize student information systems including Jenzabar, Texas Success Initiative systems, and related advising tools.
• Uphold the Hill College mission, vision, values, and standards of conduct while complying with institutional policies and procedures.

• Program Development: Support institutional retention and completion goals through proactive advising, career coaching, and student success strategies.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of advising initiatives, workshops, and student success programs.
• Assist in identifying trends, barriers, and opportunities impacting student success and recommend improvements to advising practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrative partners to ensure advising services align with academic pathways, workforce needs, and institutional priorities.

• Work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and staff across the institution to promote student success.
• Serve as a liaison between students and campus departments to facilitate access to services and resources.
• Participate in institutional work groups, committees, and professional development activities as directed.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse student populations
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Effective time-management and multitasking abilities in a student-centered environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to de‑escalate conflict and respond professionally to…