Senior Academic and Career Advisor

Wharton County Junior College•Richmond, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Academic and Career Advisor is responsible for managing the staff and daily operations of a designated WCJC campus and providing academic, career and transfer advising services such as recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet students goals, building short and long term academic plans for students, assisting students with career readiness or transfer planning, and developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College. The Senior Advisor works as the manager on their respective campus, provides peer advice to other advisors on staff, and assists the Director with administrative responsibilities. Full job description can be viewed at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/classspecs.

Requirements

A minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Two (2) years of experience in academic, career, or transfer advising, counseling, or development in a college environment.
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 showing completion of a bachelor's degree
Resume
Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Managing the staff and daily operations of a designated WCJC campus
Providing academic, career and transfer advising services such as recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals
Identifying programs at the College that meet students goals
Building short and long term academic plans for students
Assisting students with career readiness or transfer planning
Developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College
Providing peer advice to other advisors on staff
Assisting the Director with administrative responsibilities

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
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