Career Advisor
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Position Information
Job Title Career Advisor
Posting Number F005477
Position Status Full Time
Assignment Length This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded No
Category APT
Class Code 14
Pay Rate Commensurate with education and experience
Location Northwest
Department NW Counseling
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Counseling, the Career Advisor is responsible for
implementing career advising strategies for students from entry to completion.
Proactively engages with students in the case management model to access
specific services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements
Provides advising to assigned students and groups from entry to
completion; provides career and pathway exploration and career planning;
collaborates with the Career Advising Team using case management
principles
Provides degree plans for core, major and transfer students; implements
the career and academic advising strategies and achievement of student
career objectives
Proactively communicates internally and externally with assigned students,
partners, and stakeholders by e-mail, phone, texting, chat, face-to-face,
direct mail, and web
Maintains frequent check-ins with assigned students at 15, 30, and 45
credit hours attainment
Interprets student data and develops action plans and interventions
Performs records management, degree, and certification planning, supports
course substitution and equivalency process
Unofficially evaluates and interprets high school and college transcripts
and test scores
Collaborates with departments to develop and implement professional
development and student success activities and workshops
Informs faculty and supports students in early alert status
Supports graduation initiatives through communication, activities, and
building awareness
Serves as liaison between students, staff, faculty, and administrators
provides referral services for students, assesses and coordinates
services, and streamlines processes in a changing environment
Leads special projects in support of student success as assigned
Service Excellence
Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations
and associations as assigned to support the essential performance
requirements
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a
work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions
sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence,
student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Counseling
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does
not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an
employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to
change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the
job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance
Requirements
Any current National Career Development Association Certification (NCDA)
or certification of completion of the Council for Adult and Experiential
Learning (CAEL) Career and Education Advising Course; or the commitment
to complete the NCDA certification as provided by TCC within one (1)
year of hire date
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, advising, counseling, social work, or
related area
Experience in advising and/or providing support services to students from
diverse backgrounds, diverse cultures, and ethnic backgrounds
Experience working with new student programs in a college or university
setting
Bilingual English/Spanish conversational ability
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of student characteristics and campus/college programs
Skilled in communication and team building across all areas of the college
Ability to prepare/present programs to groups from various backgrounds
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in
writing
Ability to use Online Student Records Management Systems such as Who's
Next and Student Planning
Ability to work independently, follow established procedures and
regulations, and use discretion and judgment
Ability to multi-task and work under conditions of high stress and high
volume during peak periods.
Ability to work in a case management process environment
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting
that is diverse and urban
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems
in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and
unpredictable in scope and volume
Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy,
procedure, practice, and existing regulations
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted 04/14/2023
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the
following individual
Contact Irma Molina
[email protected]
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Certification / License
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma / GED
60 or more College Credit Hours
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
None of the above
Do you have a Master's degree (or higher) in higher education, advising, counseling, social work, or related area?
Yes
No
Do you have a current National Career Development Association Certification (NCDA) or certification of completion of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) Career and Education Advising Course?
Yes
No
Committed to completing the NCDA certification as provided by TCC within one (1) year of hire
Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question)
How many years of working experience do you have related to the Essential Performance Requirements?
None
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years of experience
4 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question)
How many years of experience do you have working with new student programs in a college or university setting?
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years of experience
4 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
None
What is your level of fluency in the Spanish language?
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
None
How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
None
How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
Less than 6 months
More than 6 months
I am not a current TCC employee
I am a current TCC student employee
