Job Summary

The Workforce Development Counselor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, providing information and assistance to prospective students and representing the department at events. This is a full-time position that reports to the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Represent LSCPA at various outreach programs through presentation, information tables, college fairs and other events
• Provide enrollment guidance for students exploring entry into workforce training of any type
• Track student performance by phone, emails, and other forms of contact
• Complete data entry duties and report writing
• Recruit students for training
• Maintain working relationship with community and workforce solutions representatives, companies that partner with LSCPA to provide training, and other sources of student referrals
• Recommend, design, and create recruiting and marketing strategies
• Develop an understanding of the Banner Student Information Systems and Argos reports to document, track, and identify students’ admissions and enrollment status
• Assist with office functions including record keeping, phone calls, filing, organization, reports, etc.
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• One (1) year experience providing college counseling or student services related to higher education
• Experience working with organizations/programs such as; Texas Workforce Commission, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Experience with Ellucian Banner ERP software
• Bilingual in Spanish