Advisor I, TRIO Student Support Services-Grant Funded
Lone Star College
LSC-North Harris, TX
Job Description
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The TRIO Student Support Services Program is responsible for the coordination and provision of services to a cohort of students. The Advisor I communicates with students on a regular basis to track their success and progress. Provides academic, financial aid, career and transfer advising to students. Provides direction and guidance on programs, certificates, and degree plans specific to academic discipline(s). Within the TRIO Program, this position also assists with coordinative support and project functions as needed. This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is dependent upon continued grant funding.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Advises students in assigned academic discipline(s). Meets with students on a regular basis to track their academic progress and success. Tracks, provides, and publishes data on students with declared majors in assigned discipline/division on items including success, retention, and completion rates
Provides coaching and advising to students on skills to develop clear and attainable educational plans, and provides coaching and advising to students to explore ideas and interests in a respectful, safe environment
Assists students in developing and updating their MEP (My Educational Plan) through completion. Provides coaching and advising to students to acquire the necessary skills to assume responsibility for working and achieving their educational plans, including how to use advising tools, such as Advising Resources, MyLoneStar, Program Evaluations, etc.
Provides coaching and advises students on proper course load and sequencing to encourage individual student success. Advises students on proper course selection for credit degree programs, credit, and non-credit certificate programs in assigned disciplines/division including course prerequisites, co-requisites, and recommended course sequence as well as articulation agreements relating to transfer programs associated with University Center and other colleges and universities
Provides career advising to students
Works with faculty and coaches of students to identify needed early interventions
Provides students with information and proper referrals to available resources and services on campus
May assist with maintaining compliance of processes and documentation
Takes part in and/or leads special projects as needed
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of students
Strong attention to accuracy and detail for tracking of student success and student educational plans
Proficiency with common office software
Ability to prioritize duties
High level of customer service
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in higher education
Experience assisting students who have unique barriers with their educational success