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Advisor II, Special Programs

Job in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, 78040, USA
Listing for: Lone Star College
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Academic Advising & Student Services, University Professor, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 52000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 52000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

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. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-North Harris

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  .

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than 50 years, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

The address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Advisor II, Special Programs 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Serves as the designated campus Advisor to students in all areas pertaining to their academic progress with Lone Star College
  • Provides individual, one-on-one academic advising to students on degree requirements and proper course selection
  • Provides guidance and assistance to students to ensure smooth transition to 4 year institutions
  • Communicates and coordinates with College Relations and universities to schedule transfer events for students
  • Monitors, tracks and reports progress on a cohort group of students including success, retention, and completion rates
  • Assists students in creating their MEP (My Educational Plan) and advises students on course prerequisites, co-requisites, and recommended course sequence
  • Educates and provides students with information on resources and services available at the campus/center
  • Reviews degree plans for students, approves/denies their requests to graduate, and processes student registration repeals
  • Develops workshops, information sessions, recruitment events, etc. and…
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