Academic Advisor - Health Sciences

Kilgore College
Longview, TX
Category Education
Job Description
The Academic Advisor for Health Sciences provides accurate information to students seeking admittance to their chosen career program, focusing on student retention and career readiness preparation. The advisor assists students with course selection, scheduling, and degree audits, and collaborates with divisional advisors and the Director of Academic Advising to promote student success.

Requirements

  • Maintain privacy and student record security standards as set forth by the institution and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Provide academic, career, and transfer information to a diverse community college student population
  • Participate in registration and student orientation
  • Assist students with the development and updating of an education plan
  • Consult with students about future education planning
  • Maintain student success by providing guidance to student support services
  • Keep abreast of current education practices and policies

Benefits

  • 36-hour work week for a healthy work-life balance and generous paid leave time
  • Health, life, and income protection insurance
  • Excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
  • Free use of the college's recreational/fitness facilities
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service
  • Tuition scholarships for the employee and dependents
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