"Academic Advisor"

SUMMARY

Address the special need of new students by providing college advising, scheduling of classes, aiding students through the enrollment processes and guiding applicants to any of the various support services (e.g., testing, career exploration, childcare services, financial aid, and counselors, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide advice to prospective and current students.
2. Guide students in the awareness and planning of their post-secondary school curriculum including the selection of the courses and programs of study.
3. Assist with registration, orientation, workshops, and seminars.
4. Assist students, parents, and community agencies with accurate up-to-date information, which will assist in making sound educational decisions.
5. Assist students in the acquisition, usage and evaluation of information including college guidelines, catalogs, and computer-based guidance systems.
6. Assist in arranging on-site college visits for parents and students.
7. Provide referrals to students needing services such as: tutoring, testing, career counseling, financial aid, disability services, etc.
8. Provide online advisement services.
9. Assist in retention activities of college including early-alert and as team members within the Success Center.
10. Establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships with all student services and instructional programs.
11. Provide support and assistance to counselors with their programs and community outreach activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree required.

EXPERIENCE

2 years work experience in post-secondary institution advising setting preferred.
Experience with Information Management Systems preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Well organized, task-oriented, and flexible.
2. Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
3. Proficient in the use of personal computers.
4. Able to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York Citys 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

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