Part-Time Advisor , Advising

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.

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center

The Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is a state‑of‑the‑art, full‑service satellite center that serves as a dynamic hub for higher education in Southwest Montgomery and Southeast Waller counties.

Lone Star College System offers high‑quality, low‑cost academic transfer and career training opportunities to 90,000 students each semester. The college system has eight main colleges, eight centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

LSC‑Magnolia Center offers students the opportunity to complete associate degrees for university transfer and pursue workforce certifications in HVAC and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Location address is 1280 Escondido Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354.

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:

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 success and student educational plans.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of students.
• Ability to prioritize duties.

Physical Abilities:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers,…