Job Announcement # 2008 – 2036
Job
Title: ADVISOR
Department:
Counseling and Advising
Reports
To: Dean of Counseling and Advising
FLSA
Status: Nonexempt
Salary:
$28,000/year
minimum
Starting
date: Immediately
Closing
date: Open until
filled. Screening to begin May 5, 2008
SUMMARY
Provides academic advisement to students
within the College, district-wide.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
1.
Provides academic advisement to students with declared majors within the
assigned division district wide
2.
Conducts process of advisement which includes: an interview, intake,
assessment of academic and career goals, selection of a major, College entrance
tests (TSI) requirements and admission criteria, financial aid resources,
report of assessment of basics skills.
3.
Conducts process of advisement which further includes: selection of
courses, degree planning information on transferring STC credits to other colleges,
and assistance with academic issues such as study skills, test taking, academic
probation or academic suspension
4.
Acts as liaison with faculty and staff within the assigned division,
department and program to ensure student successes in the completion of their
chosen course of study
5.
Familiarity with STC policy in regards to academic standards. Reviews student records and meets with
"at risk" student to provide services concerning academic probation
or academic suspension
6.
Be visible and available to needs of students within assigned
division/area. Regularly coordinate
appointments with advisor and faculty (3 contacts per student per semester)
7.
Presentations performed in classrooms, schedule activities and maintain
regular office hours
8.
Assist with advisement training for division faculty and staff district
wide
9.
Assist advisement and registration process at peak times at the
10. Coordinate with department to
develop and maintain brochures, handouts, and transfer guides to provide
accurate information to students
11. Create and maintain student academic
degree plan files
12. Submit weekly reports to Dean of
Counseling and Advising
13. Attend departmental and divisional
staff meetings
14. Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Familiar with college entrance tests (TSI)
2.
Familiar with degree plans, courses and curriculum
3.
Excellent organizational skills
4.
Excellent oral and written skills; interpersonal skills
5.
Commitment to the community college philosophy of education
6.
Committed to effectively communicate with the diverse, multi-cultural
student population
7.
Ability to travel within the district; valid driver's license and proof
of liability insurance
EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in
psychology, social behavioral science or related field
Two years experience in counseling,
educational or social agency setting
Excellent testing and advising skills
are essential
Knowledge of specific needs for Special
Populations is desirable
Bilingual, English-Spanish, preferred
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents
such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of students, parents, customers or employees of
organization.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand,
walk, and sit. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
REASONING
ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and
deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit
letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of
transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE
assignment begins) and five professional
references with addresses and phone numbers to:
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No person shall be excluded
from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination
under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on
the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status,
or disability.
Position #82036