Part-Time Advisor I, Retention Programs

Lone Star College - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Part-Time Advisor I for Retention Programs at Lone Star College-University Park is responsible for providing academic advising to students, tracking their academic progress, and ensuring their success and retention. This role involves collaborating with faculty and staff to identify early intervention strategies and assist in the development of academic support programs. The advisor will guide students in course selection and help them navigate their educational plans while maintaining accurate documentation of their progress.

Responsibilities

• Advises students in assigned department/discipline.
• Meets with students on a regular basis to track their academic progress and success.
• Assists students with reviewing their Academic Advising Report and creating their MEP (My Educational Plan).
• Advises students on proper course selection for assigned discipline/department credit certificate and degree programs and makes referrals to non-credit certificate programs.
• Advising includes TSI regulations, course prerequisites, co-requisites, and career advising.
• Acquires and processes data regarding students in assigned discipline to complete job functions.
• Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and related areas to identify potential early interventions needed.
• Refers students to counselors, college resources, and outside organizations when necessary.
• Assists the Directors/Managers in planning and developing successful academic support programming and events.
• Develops department/position objectives and strategies.
• Maintains accurate documentation of meetings.
• Monitors processes, materials, and surroundings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant rules, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Supportive, collegial work environment.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Tuition waiver.
• Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan.