Academic/Workforce Advisor, HSC Terrell

Trinity Valley Community College • Health Science Center- Terrell, TX

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About The Position

The Academic/Workforce Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising and support services to workforce and academic transfer students at Trinity Valley Community College. The position guides students in educational planning, course selection, and registration; interprets test scores and academic requirements; and supports student-athletes, program transfers, scholarship and graduation eligibility, and transitions to four-year universities. The advisor maintains accurate student records, ensures compliance with college policies, and participates in recruitment and retention initiatives. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Enrollment Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience working with students in an educational setting, or equivalent.
• Typing and data-entry skills.
• Software proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate office or other equipment.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and directives, compliance, law, leadership and management, and administrative practices.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience advising students regarding academic plans and workforce education.

Responsibilities

• Assist workforce and academic transfer students with educational planning, course advisement, registration, and interpretation of TSI and other test scores.
• Maintain advising appointment schedules through WaitWhile and advise students by email, Zoom, phone, and in person.
• Record and maintain student interactions in My Cardinal Connect and ImageNow.
• Ensure AP scores and Texas College Bridge Certificates are processed by the Registrar’s Office for proper credit.
• Advise students on policies related to payment, attendance, academic loads, conduct, and scholastic standards.
• Stay informed about state and federal workforce development program requirements.
• Provide transfer students with program information, course requirements, application deadlines, and university contacts.
• Advise student-athletes on NJCAA eligibility and NCAA/NAIA transfer guidelines, and monitor progress toward graduation.
• Ensure student eligibility for scholarships and graduation requirements.
• Assist with Freshman Orientation programs as needed.
• Support recruitment efforts as specified by the Director of Recruiting and Admissions.
• Attend relevant workshops, conventions, and professional development events.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Refer students to appropriate resources, such as Career Coach, tutoring, or disability services.
• Drop and register students and process student- and faculty-generated drop forms.
• Complete degree audits, including 30-hour and 150-hour audits for financial aid, and remove holds as needed.
• Advise students on Scholastic Probation and other academic sanctions.
• Stay updated on transfer guidelines for local universities.
• Work the assigned schedule and comply with the timekeeping policy.
• Advise students at any TVCC campus as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time