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Manager, Advising

Job in Cypress, Harris County, Texas, 77410, USA
Listing for: Lone Star College
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 63000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 63000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Manager, Advising Location

LSC-Cy Fair

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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's strategic goals:

  • Opportunity through financial resilience
  • Leading in academic excellence
  • Strength in culture and talent development
  • 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.

    Campus Marketing Statement

    Lone Star College-Cy Fair

    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  .

    Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-Fair Community, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state-of-the-art technology with active, collaborative learning.

    The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. All applicants must reside in Texas.

    Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

    The Manager of Advising oversees staff and/or specific program(s) involved in implementing specific activities or processes. Strategically plans, implements, and manages advising program initiatives as assigned by leadership. Functions include, but are not limited to, a case management advising model, VA Services, transfer services, International/ESOL Services, pre-enrollment sessions, advisor training programs, and assessments. The Manager oversees daily operations and provides guidance and solutions for issues that need to be addressed for advisors, front desk staff, other department employees and students.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Supervise full-time and part-time Advising staff;
    Provides strategic direction, guidance, and professional development opportunities for continued success and growth
  • Ensure business process documentation is created, and conduct training sessions for staff as needed
  • Ensure daily operations run smoothly and align with defined goals and processes
  • Provide guidance and solutions for issues that require escalation
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of programs through surveys and other assessments;
    Seek opportunities to improve services as needed
  • Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing Advising activities and their effectiveness and impact on student success;
    Identify ways to improve/enhance current programs
  • Develop and conduct assessments designed to gauge the effectiveness of Advising/case management initiatives
  • Advise students on proper courses selection for all credit degree programs, credit and non-credit certificates programs, TSI regulations, course requisites, and associated with University Center and other colleges or universities
  • Actively participate as a department representative on various committees, meetings, and workshops
  • Work with local school district on advising early college, dual credit, tech prep students or potential prospective student
  • Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    • Ability to meet specific deadlines on a daily basis
    • Ability to respond to emergency calls as needed
    • Excellent written and communication skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
    • Ability to work in a diverse college setting
    • Above average skills in computer and database…
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