Academic Advisor

Salary: $43,000.00 - $47,499.00 Annually
Location : Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX
Job Type: Administrative Full Time
Job Number: 2608 A 032
Department: Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer
Division: Academic and Career Advising
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 10:00 AM Central


General Description
This position is located at the WCJC Wharton Campus.

The Academic Advisor is responsible for recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet student goals, building short- and long-term academic plans for students, assisting student with career readiness or transfer planning, and developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College.

Requirements


This position requires a minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. This position requires skills in interviewing and advising students. This position requires superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills. This position requires computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information. This position requires the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. This position requires the ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually. This position requires 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.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript(s) completion of a Bachelor's degree
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)

Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
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

Optional Premium Conversions
Dependent (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options
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.
Additional Benefits

Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days Two personal days per year
Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days 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
Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02


Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have skills in interviewing and advising students, as well as superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team, as well as the ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have 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?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you able to work occasional evening and weekend work hours?

• Yes
• No

09


Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

• Yes
• No

10


**** WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.********

• Yes
• No

11


To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) completion of a Bachelor's degree, 2) Resume, 3) Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes
• No

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