Part Time Academic Advisor - Technical/Workforce Programs

Part Time Academic Advisor - Technical/Workforce Programs

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time Academic Advisor - Technical/Workforce Programs at our RELLIS Campus.

Job Summary

To provide individual and small group educational planning and advising for technical and workforce students. This will include but not limited to providing assistance in career planning, planning for academic transfer, and/or completion of a degree or certificate.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers academic advice to prospective and currently enrolled technical/workforce students as well as their parents and other college personnel.
• Develop educational plan of academic courses, which help students achieve their intended educational goal.
• Assist currently enrolled technical/workforce students with identifying their educational and career goals to the extent the student can develop an educational plan to achieve their goal.
• Review degree plans and advise students with academic, developmental and probationary concerns. Be a liaison to college departments and off campus resources. Maintain accurate record of student interactions.
• Serve as point person for other advisors and faculty on academic advising related matters when working with students who are enrolled or interested in these specialized programs
• Assist with registration and student service activities as needed.
• Interact with parents and guardians of students while ensuring the students FERPA rights are protected.
• Attend on-campus recruitment events, visit with prospective students and parents to share information about technical and workforce programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Competencies

• Computer literate; ability to learn and operate required computers systems at an intermediate level.
• Strong analytical and organization skills combined with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented, team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and complex long- and short-range concurrent planning.
• Strong commitment to quality customer service.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of college records and student information.

Special Notes To Applicants

The Part-Time Academic Advisor can be scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week.
This is a 100% GRANT FUNDED position, therefore, this position is not permanent and may be eliminated once the grant funding is exhausted.

Job Type: Part Time
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Compensation: Hourly Wage
Salary or Wage: $20.69 hour
Grade: C41
Division: Student Services
Department: Academic Advising
Location: RELLIS Campus
Target Hire Date: 3/2/2026