Job Details
SUMMARY
Minimum Salary $52,236.13
Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.
*** This position is scheduled to start Spring 2027.
APPLICATION STATUS
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Position Summary
Provides case-managed academic advising to help students develop clear educational pathways, achieve academic goals, and successfully complete or transfer from their programs. Monitors student progress, connects students with resources, and provides proactive support to promote retention and success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages an assigned advising caseload, guiding students through program selection, academic planning, registration, graduation, and transfer requirements.
- Advises students on career and educational goals, course placement, program changes, withdrawals, and other academic decisions.
- Monitors academic progress, degree completion, advising benchmarks, and early alerts; coordinates interventions and resources for at-risk students.
- Interprets placement and testing results and communicates College policies, procedures, systems, and student resources.
- Provides in-person and virtual advising and supports registration, recruitment, admissions, and other student success initiatives.
- Collaborates with faculty, Financial Aid, and other departments to resolve student needs and support successful academic progression.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Three (3) year advising, counseling, or providing case management student success support at a higher education institution
- Such as career services, financial aid, or other forms of admission/college readiness support
- Case management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience advising student pathways and caseloads
- Previous experience working with special populations
- Bilingual – English/Spanish
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong advising, case management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage a substantial caseload and maintain accuracy. Proficiency with advising, student information, and communication technologies. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, work with individuals from varying backgrounds, and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.
- Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
- Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.
- May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
- This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
Organization
Located just southwest of the Houston, TX Metroplex, Alvin College is a public, comprehensive institution with a strong educational heritage and a continued commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for all students. In addition to its well-established two-year programs, Alvin College now offers bachelor’s degree opportunities, expanding pathways for students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Alvin College exists to improve the lives of its constituents by providing affordable, accessible, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves. As a premier college that provides high-quality academic, technical and cultural programs, Alvin College's focus will be to promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development.
Alvin College has been listed in the top 150 community colleges in America as ranked by the Aspen Institute 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Colleges nominated every other year).
Alvin College is accountable for its mission within the limitations of its physical and financial resources, is an equal opportunity institution, and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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