Part-Time HS Counselor​/Academic Advisor

Interviews and advises students regarding information, procedures and academic requirements of specific pathways. Assists students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, and setting goals.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

• Masters Degree
• Post-Secondary Academic Advising, 5 years
• Texas High School Counselors Certificate, 5 years
• Knowledge of D2L Brightspace

• Knowledge of Early/Middle College High School programming and Secondary Foundation Graduation plan
• Knowledge of Texas core requirements, Career assessment programs, Course content and objectives
• Skill in using computers and related software application programs
• Skill in interviewing and advising
• Skill in interpreting college catalogs, course requirements and program parameters
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• K-12 Counseling Certificate

• Knowledge of secondary education setting, Foundation Graduation Plan, and Pathways.
• Assess student’s stage of development and promote student growth by assisting student in establishing academic and career goals.
• Advises students on academic and career issues: identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists with the analysis of each option; sets up an action plan for student to explore alternative careers and related majors.
• Identifies options for student to satisfy degree requirements; evaluates and makes recommendations on amendments/changes to student’s program of study; assists student in completion.
• Monitors academic progress of students; determines eligibility and satisfactory progress toward degree; identifies current and potential needs or problem areas; refers student to appropriate campus resources for assistance.
• Interprets and explains college policies and procedures.
• Assists students with admission and registration; provides guidance in course selection in keeping with student’s career path.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Positions in this class typically require stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Jobs are sedentary if walking.

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status. College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

• Required Documents:
  • Resume
  • Transcripts (1 of
    3)
  • Licensure/Certification
• Optional Documents:
  • Cover Letter