El Paso Community College Hiring for Dual Credit Academic Advisor at El Paso, TX, TX Full Time

Job Summary

Participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of retention initiatives, academic advising, articulation and other related services including implementing programs to increase dual credit student enrollment and ensure dual credit student success.

Essential Functions

Assist and advise dual credit students in making well-informed college and career choices.
Conduct New Student Orientations at the various high schools, conduct advising sessions, run degree audits and provide related support services to dual credit students, as well as the Independent School Districts (ISD), and College faculty and staff.

Advise and provide dual credit students with degree plans that meet their short-term as well as long-term educational and career objectives and assist them in developing their class schedules.

Support ISD and El Paso Community College (EPCC) counselors in monitoring and following-up with dual credit students on their academic progress. Assist students who are in jeopardy of withdrawing from the college by working in conjunction with an ISD and EPCC counselor to develop a plan for academic improvement. Work with charter and private schools where dual credit classes are offered.

Maintain knowledge of College Readiness Standards and EPCC program requirements, and act as liaison between students and faculty.

Promote dual credit opportunities to high school staff, students, and parents.

Under the guidance of a counselor or coordinator, develop, plan and conduct on-going educational seminars, orientations, and workshops for students and faculty on strategies, policies and procedures, and issues pertaining to dual credit student academic advisement, student retention, and degree completion.

Assist the coordinator in carrying out activities that support the mission of the Dual Credit Program. Assist with recruitment of Dual Credit students.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of experience in an educational environment related to student development and advising or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Ability to advise and guide students.

3. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

4. Ability to maintain and foster strong relationships with state agencies and local educational institutions.

5. Knowledge of regulations established by the State and policies and procedures of higher education.

6. Ability to generate and conduct presentations.

7. Ability to keep abreast of trends and best practices regarding student retention.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.

2. Must be able to travel and occasionally work evenings to do presentations at the High Schools.

Other Requirements

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. Only documents stating ‘Transcript’ or ‘Unofficial Transcript’ will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.