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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-North Harris

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Job Description

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Advises students in assigned department/discipline. Meets with students on a regular basis to track their academic progress and success
2. Assists students with reviewing their Academic Advising Report and creating their MEP (My Educational Plan)
3. Advises students on proper course selection for assigned discipline/department credit certificate and degree programs and makes referrals to non-credit certificate programs.
4. Acquires and processes data regarding students in assigned discipline in order to complete job function
5. Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and related areas in order to identify potential early interventions needed
6. Refers students to counselors, college resources and outside organizations when necessary
7. Assists the Directors/Managers in planning and developing successful academic support programming and events
8. Develops department/position objectives and strategies
9. Meets with students on a regular basis to track their progress and success. Maintains accurate documentation of meetings
10. Monitors processes, materials and surroundings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant rules, regulations and policies at all times
11. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with students who have unique barriers and experience in assisting these students with their educational success
• Experience in a higher education setting

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.82