Part-Time Advisor Job Houston area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part-Time Advisor I

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
Foster Belonging
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 has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment.

Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

Job Description Purpose and Scope

The Advisor I meets with students in assigned discipline on a regular basis to provide advising, track academic progress and success/completion/retention. Advise students on proper course selection for credit programs and make appropriate referral to non-credit certificate programs including TSI regulations, course prerequisites, co‑requisites and career advising. Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and related areas/other departments in order to identify potential early interventions need;

assist Department Directors in planning and developing successful academic support programming and events.

Essential Job Functions

Advises students in assigned department/discipline. Meets with students on a regular basis to track their academic progress and success

Assists students with reviewing their Academic Advising Report and creating their MEP (My Educational Plan)

Advises students on proper course selection for assigned discipline/department credit certificate and degree programs and makes referrals to non-credit certificate programs. Advising includes TSI regulations, course prerequisites, co‑requisites and career advising

Acquires and processes data regarding students in assigned discipline in order to complete job function

Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and related areas (college staff and faculty) in order to identify potential early interventions needed

Refers students to counselors, college resources (organizations) and outside organizations when necessary

Assists the Directors/Managers in planning and developing successful academic support programming and events

Develops department/position objectives and strategies

Meets with students on a regular basis to track their progress and success. Maintains accurate documentation of meetings

Monitors processes, materials and surroundings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant rules, regulations and policies at all times

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with common office software
High level of customer service
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong attention to accuracy and detail for tracking of student…