Career and Technical Education Advisor

Lamar State College Orange • LSCO Main Campus - Orange, TX

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About The Position

The Career and Technical Education Advisor leads advising efforts for Career and Technical Education students and programs. The position reports directly to the Director of Advising and Career Services. The advisor supports current and prospective students with degree pathways, program requirements, course planning, and career outcomes, and works with workforce partners, high schools, faculty, and institutional colleagues to support students’ preparation for employment and transfer.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work some nights and/or weekends.
• Requires travel.
• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing; frequent driving, lifting, and pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 20 pounds; operating a personal computer, calculator, and office equipment; infrequent stooping, bending, sorting, and filing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, communication, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education and/or recruiting.
• Knowledge of advising techniques and computers, applications, and software programs that support advising programs.
• Knowledge of the Texas State University System, industry and technology, recruiting, and job placement.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Advise current and prospective Career and Technical Education students on degree pathways, program requirements, career outcomes, and course planning and selection.
• Maintain relationships with local workforce partners to understand hiring trends and coordinate with internship and apprenticeship leaders regarding students preparing for the workforce.
• Build working relationships with high school counselors and initiate, coordinate, and conduct CTE presentations at high schools.
• Work with technical program faculty on career alignment and offer classroom visits for cohort registration sessions.
• Assist in advising AAS transfer students and initiate recruitment efforts for BAAS transfer programs at partnership institutions.
• Respond to college information requests about CTE programs and degrees using enrollment reports and the college CRM platform.
• Collaborate with others to plan and implement job-placement workshops for CTE students and graduates, including career development, resume building, and interview skills.
• Participate in planning and implementing campus events for CTE students, including new student orientations, campus tours, college fairs, and career expos.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree