Academic Advisor

Wharton County Junior College•Wharton, TX

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About The Position

The Academic Advisor is responsible for recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet student goals, building short- and long-term academic plans for students, assisting student with career readiness or transfer planning, and developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College.

Requirements

A minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Skills in interviewing and advising students
Superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information
The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
The ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually
The ability to deal extensively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals requiring excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills in order to assist students in achieving their academic goals
The person in this position must be able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration
Occasional evening and weekend work hours will be included in the position
A criminal background check is also required
Copy of college transcript(s) completion of a Bachelor's degree
Resume
Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals
Identifying programs at the College that meet student goals
Building short- and long-term academic plans for students
Assisting student with career readiness or transfer planning
Developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College

Benefits

Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities
Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Free WCJC Tuition
Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Two personal days per year
25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC