Location: Plano Campus
Primary Location:
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074
We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.
Job Summary:
Provide information and assistance with academic and degree counseling, transfer to and
from four-year and other schools, TSI testing, dual credit, the Admissions process, and unofficial evaluation of credits earned from other
schools. Supply support services to assist satisfactory academic performance.
Required Qualifications:
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, plan and implement an academic advising program for Collin College students to include
individual, group advising and new student orientation programs as requested. Serve as a resource liaison to the assigned academic
division. - Advise students within the general student population, as well as special populations (including Veterans, International
Students, and ACCESS students) regarding program planning, course selection, schedule changes, transferability, and course withdrawals, as
may be assigned. - Advise academically at-risk students regarding coursework and other college resources by which they can develop
the academic skills required to successfully complete college-level work. - Research degree plans, advise on transfer guides to
university partnerships, advise students on Collin College policies, student handbook rules and procedures, and best practices. - Perform unofficial degree evaluations in order to effectively and accurately advise incoming transfer students about their remaining
courses in order to fulfill the requirements of the District and in order for them to transfer into their major. - May perform data
entry and monitoring of the SEVIS system. - Participate in evening advising, provide leadership and supervision for staff. May be
assigned to serve as advisor for Weekend College. - Provide leadership in the area of unofficial degree planning for students and in
the evaluation of student’s transcripts. - Update Advising web page and department publications, as needed. Assist in the development
of the Advising Times newsletter for faculty and staff as required. Assist the director with updates as needed. - May be assigned
responsibility to develop, implement, and administer the web-based advising program including program updates and changes. - Assist
in developing and implementing new programs for academic advising including work with programs such as concurrent enrollment, TAA (Trade
Adjustment Act), students, New Student Programs and study skills classes (intervention.) - May be responsible for training of
part-time and work study students, in addition to interviewing prospective student employees.
Supplemental Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies,
procedures and Core Values.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of all various college departments and
degree programs - Knowledge of prerequisite courses and requirements needed for applying to degree programs
- Knowledge of
transfer requirements to four year bridge and degree programs - Knowledge of District rules, policies, and practices
- Knowledge of Collin College’s prerequisites and University Partners’ transfer requirements/equivalencies
- Interpersonal and
organizational skills - Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assist students with TSI testing, developmental
education, Dual Credit, etc. - Ability to offer some financial aid information
- Ability to explain advantages and future
importance of Honors courses - Ability to maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a
fast-paced environment - Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Ability to
establish a connection with the student who is struggling academically and help formulate an action plan to maintain satisfactory
progress - Ability to suggest appropriate methods of remediation
Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical
Effort
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly
having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class
typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant
environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
One (1) year of full-time experience
in student development/affairs which involves academic and career counseling OR two (2) years of part-time experience in student
development/affairs which involves academic and career counseling.
**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates
will be subject to a criminal background check.**
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to
be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin
College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable
accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):
Please attach a copy of the transcript(s) for
the required degree to be considered for this position.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative
summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks
other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The
employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
***This is a Security
Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Employment Type:
Part time
Compensation:
$24.86
Hourly
For any employment
questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: [email protected].
Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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