Academic Advisor

Wharton County Junior College • Wharton, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the WCJC Wharton Campus. The Academic Advisor recommends course selections based on students’ educational goals, identifies College programs that meet those goals, and builds short- and long-term academic plans. The role also assists students with career readiness or transfer planning and develops, assists with, and facilitates student success programs at the College.

Applicants must submit a copy of college transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree, a resume, and a cover letter outlining relevant work experience. All documents must be attached to one online application. Applicants are asked to reopen their application to verify that all documents are properly attached. A criminal background check is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Skills in interviewing and advising students.
• Superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, in person and virtually.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and assist students in achieving their academic goals.
• Ability to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Submit a copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor’s degree, a resume, and a cover letter outlining relevant work experience with the online application.

Responsibilities

• Recommend appropriate course selections based on students’ educational goals.
• Identify College programs that meet students’ goals.
• Build short- and long-term academic plans for students.
• Assist students with career readiness or transfer planning.
• Develop, assist with, and facilitate student success programs at the College.
• Provide courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time