Job Description
| Job Summary/Basic Function: |
Brazosport College, a two-time Top 10 finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and Achieving the Dream Leader College, seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to advise students. This grant funded position reports to the Director, Counseling and Testing and performs tasks that may include, but are not limited to:
- Counsel and advise students concerning educational, vocational/career plans;
- Provide information to current and potential Brazosport College (BC) Adult Education &Literacy (AEL) students concerning registration procedures, testing requirements, career, job opportunities and academic advancement opportunities;
- Provide advising support for AEL students and refers them to the Office of Student Wellness and Basic Needs as needed;
- Provide follow up to ensure barriers are being addressed;
- Address retention and maintain post service tracking;
- Assist students with appropriate referrals to resources;
- Provide aptitude, interest, and achievement test to aid student in developing an educational pathway;
- Provide students with information regarding available resources within BC/community;
- Make presentations and interact with high school, college and/or community representatives to implement special programs and events;
- Understand and discuss FERPA guidelines with students;
- Understand federal and state policy and procedures as applicable for the grant;
- Complete administrative duties including detailed record keeping, maintaining data, and preparing reports as needed;
- Supports student success initiatives for the department;
- Participate in AEL and advisor/counselor meetings to maintain knowledge of current practices or updates;
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
- This position is contingent upon grant funding and satisfactory performance. Maximum of 19 work hours per week. Variable hours.
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| Physical Demands: |
Able to traverse campus; vision, hearing, talking, lifting, carrying, fine dexterity, handling, foot control; and ability to drive to off campus locations as needed.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Social Work, or related fields;
- Experience in working with diverse individuals during a period of significant transition and connecting them to support resources for a variety of needs inside or outside of an academic setting, coaching, or supporting students;
- Experience in advising, educational planning, and career exploration;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal, documentation and organizational skills
- Computer and audiovisual equipment competency;
- Ability to get along with others, foster an environment where diverse populations feel valued;
- Other qualities, experiences, and skills that enhance one’s value to the institution.
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