Advisor II Job Tomball area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the life

PATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Advisor II serves as the first point of contact and resource in meeting with, advising and tracking students' academic progress in connection with degree completion. Position provides academic advice and direction to students on degree planning, program requirements, course selection and enrollment, and schedule building. Educates students on LSC's policies and state & federal rules as they relate to them.

Represents Lone Star College (LSC) internally and externally.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serves as the designated campus Advisor to students in all areas pertaining to their academic progress with Lone Star College

Provides individual, one-on-one academic advising to students on degree requirements and proper course selection

Provides guidance and assistance to students to ensure smooth transition to 4 year institutions

Communicates and coordinates with College Relations and universities to schedule transfer events for students

Monitors, tracks and reports progress on a cohort group of students including success, retention, and completion rates

Assists students in creating their MEP (My Educational Plan) and advises students on course prerequisites, co-requisites, and recommended course sequence

Educates and provides students with information on resources and services available at the campus/center

Reviews degree plans for students, approves/denies their requests to graduate, and processes student registration repeals

Develops workshops, information sessions, recruitment events, etc. and advises students on employment opportunities in their field of study

May work with local school districts on advising CTE (career technical education), dual credit, tech prep, and potential students

Advises and assists students in creating and developing resumes and cover letters

Advisors of International students will advise on immigration issues, ensures college compliance with all immigration procedures/regulations, and provides admission advice and counsel to International students. They will also collaborate with the Office of International Programs in the planning and implementation of college wide policies and procedures

Serves as a member or chair of various committees/meetings, such as Graduation, Veteran's Luncheon, All Male Summit, Female Summit, Open House, New Student Orientation, etc.

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties…


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