Commitment to Mission
At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our
mission of providing transformational educational opportunities
that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to
be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through
high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,
employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,
accountability, and collaboration.
Through our
One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and
uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and
uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,
modality, college, campus, center, or medium.
This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic
goals:
- Opportunity through financial resilience
- Leading in academic excellence
- Strength in culture and talent development
- Connections through bridges of prosperity
Great Colleges to Work For
Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great
Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher
Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating
an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,
and empowered.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Kingwood
With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System
provides transformational educational opportunities that help
individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The
two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,
offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that
empower students to take the next step.
Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20
locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu
.
Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community
college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston,
has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse
group of colleagues who want to make a difference in students'
lives and grow professionally. LSC-Kingwood focuses on fulfilling
individual dreams and enhancing community life, and offers unique
programs in respiratory care, computer gaming, and dental
hygiene.
The address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339. All
applicants must reside in Texas.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Advisor I meets with students in assigned discipline on a
regular basis to provide advising, track academic progress and
success/completion/retention. Advise students on proper course
selection for credit programs and make appropriate referral to
non-credit certificate programs including TSI regulations, course
prerequisites, co-requisites and career advising. Collaborates with
personnel in assigned department and related areas/other
departments in order to identify potential early interventions
need; assist Department Directors in planning and developing
successful academic support programming and events.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Advises students in assigned department/discipline. Meets with
students on a regular basis to track their academic progress and
success
Assists students with reviewing their Academic Advising Report
and creating their MEP (My Educational Plan)
Advises students on proper course selection for assigned
discipline/department credit certificate and degree programs and
makes referrals to non-credit certificate programs. Advising
includes TSI regulations, course prerequisites, co-requisites and
career advising
Acquires and processes data regarding students in assigned
discipline in order to complete job function
Collaborates with personnel in assigned department and related
areas (college staff and faculty) in order to identify potential
early interventions needed
Refers students to counselors, college resources
(organizations) and outside organizations when necessary
Assists the Directors/Managers in planning and developing
successful academic support programming and events
Develops department/position objectives and strategies
Meets with students on a regular basis to track their progress
and success. Maintains accurate documentation of meetings
Monitors processes, materials and surroundings, ensuring
accuracy and compliance with all relevant rules, regulations and
policies at all times
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as
assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency with common office software
- High level of customer service
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail for tracking of student
success and student educational plans
- Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of
students
- Ability to prioritize duties
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to
do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;
carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or
driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to
perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a
Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general
office equipment
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to
carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal
exposure to safety hazards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor¿s degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience working with students who have unique
barriers and experience in assisting these students with their
educational success
- Experience in a higher education setting
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $22.26
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part
of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work
environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,
participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.
Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities¿ at the top of
the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on
`Add Attachment.¿ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title
once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached
your cover letter with your resume.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty,
Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the
following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching
Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters
or less.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email,
mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are long term
postings. To ensure you are receiving notifications on your
application(s), you will need to opt into receiving
system-generated notifications on your applicant profile.
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by
phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which
Lone Star College provides the federal government with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is
authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are
subject to a criminal background check.
