Part Time - Academic Advisor

Blinn College • Brenham, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Academic Advisor provides individual and small-group educational advising to prospective and currently enrolled students. Advising includes course planning, career exploration, transfer information, and support for completing academic and technical degrees and certificates. The position is based on campus, in person, at the Brenham Campus, and may be scheduled for up to 19 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–2 years of related experience in student services, student affairs, or customer service.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn and operate required computer systems at an intermediate level.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and manage complex, concurrent long- and short-range planning.
• Strong commitment to quality customer service.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of college records and student information.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• 2–3 years of college-level advising experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Banner Software, and Degree Works.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective and currently enrolled students, their parents, and other college personnel on academic matters.
• Develop academic course plans that help students achieve their educational goals.
• Help currently enrolled students identify educational and career goals and develop plans to pursue them.
• Review degree plans and advise students with academic, developmental, and probationary concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions.
• Collaborate with other advisors and staff to develop specialized programs for students’ academic development.
• Assist with registration and student service activities as needed.
• Interact with students’ parents and guardians while protecting students’ FERPA rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level