Advisor II, Academic and Workforce for Veterans - Houston, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Job Title: Advisor II, Academic and Workforce for Veterans
Location: LSC-University Park
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 41012
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

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-University Park

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.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Advisor II, Academic and Workforce for Veterans provides advising to academic and workforce students serving as first line of contact and as a resource on services available to veterans. Provides direction and referrals to students to meet the students' needs from career guidance, through program selection and completion, and into job search preparations. Meets with students on a regular basis to track their success and progress, reporting on progress of students and involves others to assist with their success. Serves as a resource to colleagues on academic and workforce programs, labor market information, and program requirements. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides information to students on academic and workforce awards and the occupations associated with the awards; Provides information on the application process for competitive admissions programsAssists students in the career exploration process, including providing assistance with career exploration tools and interest assessmentsAdvises students on proper course selection for academic and workforce programs including course prerequisites, co-requisites, and recommended course sequence
1. Advises students on opportunities for transfer of AA, AS, and AAS degrees into bachelor's degrees
Provides coaching and advising to students on skills to develop clear and attainable educational plansTracks and provides data on students with declared workforce majors; May include success, retention, completion and graduation rates as well as other dataTracks students through program completion and provides assistance in completing graduation checks and applicationsAdvises students with job search for in-school students, externship students and graduate's employment in the field of studyProvides information on job search and interviewing techniques and in appropriate follow up; Provides resources for interview preparationAdvises and assists students and graduates in developing resumes and cover letters; Contacts students who have workforce credits or are close to workforce award completion but are not enrolled in courses and advises on steps to completionServes as a resource to colleagues in advising, admissions, outreach and other areas on academic and workforce programs and CTE awardsWorks collaboratively with faculty, student recruitment and retention; Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the communityProvides students with information and proper referrals to available resources and services on campusResponsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Understands labor market information for workforce clusters and employment trends
• Proficiency with common office software
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High level of customer service
Strong attention to accuracy and detail for tracking of student success and student educational plansAbility to communicate and work well with all levels of students
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding work environment
• Ability to prioritize duties

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:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazardsPrimarily works evening and weekend hours

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Workforce education advising experience
• Career advisor/counseling experience

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:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

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.

Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

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

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at

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