Advisor II, Career Services

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

Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball

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.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

The Advisor II, Career Services meets with students to implement career assessments, collect relevant data, provide program management related to incorporating career advising into the curriculum, and participate on relevant committees. Tracks academic progress of undecided students and success, completion, and retention efforts. Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and related areas / other departments to identify potential interventions needed; assists supervisor in planning and developing successful academic support programming and events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Advises students in assigned departments and caseload. Meets with students regularly to track their academic progress, success, and implement career-related programming and resources

2. Assists students with reviewing their Academic Advising Report and Academic Progress Tracker for caseload and undecided students

3. Advises students on proper course selection for assigned caseload / department credit certificate and degree programs, and makes referrals to non-credit certificate programs

4. Acquires and processes data regarding students in the assigned discipline to complete job function

5. Collaborates with personnel across departments (college staff and faculty) to identify potential interventions needed

6. Refers students to college resources and outside organizations when necessary

7. Assists the Directors / Managers in planning and developing successful academic / career support programming and events

8. Maintains accurate documentation of meetings and collects data relevant to Career Services. Participate as a member of relevant committees

9. Monitors processes, materials, and surroundings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant rules, regulations, and policies at all times

10. Establishes, documents, and follows a communication plan with undecided students

11. Assists in planning and implementation of career services events

12. Administers career assessments to students and helps to analyze data

13. Presentations on Career Services in classrooms and in cooperation with faculty

14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Salary

Hiring salary range is $44,793 - $51,512

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed :

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work / life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

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More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov / E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.