We are currently seeking an Advisor who will advance the institutionâs proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
SUMMARY
Partner with students, faculty, staff, instructional services, administrators, and the community in a proactive process which facilitates the development of intentional educational and career plans to help students achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. Advisors are responsible for informing prospective, new, and returning students of educational opportunities and requirements. Advisors will provide a high level of customer service support to their caseload of assigned students and assist as needed with walk-ins, peak registration, recruitment, orientation, and completion programs and initiatives. Advisors play a critical role in the implementation of relevant student services activities to increase retention rates, course completion rates and/or transfer to either a college/university, or the workforce.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Participate in HCC graduation as required by Student Services leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION
Bachelorâs degree required. Masterâs degree in a related field is preferred. .
EXPERIENCE
Prefer two (2) years related work experience in post-secondary institution.
Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. Weâre proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youâll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, youâll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
⢠Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York Cityâs 55.
⢠145 languages are spoken here.
⢠Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
⢠Houston is a major-league sports town, and donât forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
⢠The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
⢠World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nationâs top institutions.
⢠With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houstonâs cultural scene.
⢠Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and youâre ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteranâs status.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies
David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or [email protected]
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
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