Career Advisor

Title: Career Advisor Department: SO Student Success & Advising Campus Location: South Campus Employee Classification: APT - Administrative Position Type: PT - Regular Grant Funded: No Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $30.10 Work Hours: Advising Center is open in Fall and Spring: M - Th 8:00am - 7:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Summer Hours: M - Th 7:30am - 7:00pm This part-time position will require flexible availability during the hours above to best meet the needs of the department. Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week Job Summary Reporting to the assigned campus leader, this role is responsiblefor implementing career advising strategies for students from entryto completion by proactively engaging with students in the casemanagement model to access specific services. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Essential Performance Requirements* Provides advising to assigned students and groups from entry to completion; provides career and pathway exploration and career planning; collaborates with the Career Advising Team using casemanagement principles Provides degree plans for core, major and transfer students;implements the career and academic advising strategies andachievement of student career objectives Proactively communicates internally and externally with assigned students, partners, and stakeholders by e-mail, phone, texting,chat, face-to-face, direct mail, and web Maintains frequent check-ins with assigned students at 15, 30, and 45 credit hours attainment Interprets student data and develops action plans andinterventions Performs records management, degree, and certification planning,supports course substitution and equivalency process Unofficially evaluates and interprets high school and college transcripts and test scores Collaborates with departments to develop and implementprofessional development and student success activities andworkshops Informs faculty and supports students in early alert status Supports graduation initiatives through communication,activities, and building awareness Serves as liaison between students, staff, faculty, and administrators provides referral services for students, assesses and coordinates services, and streamlines processes in a changingenvironment Leads special projects and participates on internal committees insupport of student success as assigned Service Excellence Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the essentialperformance requirements Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and f olows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC)Institute Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege Supervision Works under the general supervision of the assigned campusleader Performs Other Related Tasks as Required The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Three (3) years' working experience related to the EssentialPerformance Requirements Current Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership (CAEL) orany National Career Development Association (NCDA) Certificationincluding Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), CertifiedMaster of Career Services (CMCS), Certified Career Counselor (CCC),Certified Clinical Supervisor of Career Counseling (CCSCC), orCertified School Career Development Advisor (CSCDA) Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Degree in higher education, advising, counseling, social work, orrelated area At least one (1) year's working experience in advising andproviding support services to students At least one (1) year's working experience with new studentprograms in a college or university setting related to theEssential Performance Requirements Bilingual in Spanish written and verbal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of student characteristics and campus/collegeprograms Skilled in communication and team building across all areas ofthe college Ability to prepare/present programs to various audiences Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally andin writing Ability to use Online Student Records Management Systems such asWho's Next and Student Planning Ability to work independently, follow established procedures andregulations, and use discretion and judgment Ability to multi-task and work under conditions of high stressand high volume during peak periods. Ability to work in a case management process environment Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations basedon policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, and theability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Accommodation/EEO Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr