Advisor - Business and STEM

Position summary:
The Academic Advisor for Business and Computer Science provides accurate information in the advising process including: course selection, graduation requirements, articulation, and transfer information while considering the prominence of student retention. The advisor demonstrates a good understanding of each Business and IT pathway and the necessary pre-requisites. The primary focus of the advisor will be to assist students with selection of course(s) for educational goal, course scheduling and degree audits to ensure progress towards student success and graduation. Retention efforts will include holistic advising, referral to appropriate institutional student supports, provide information regarding program of student interest, proper course sequence, and specific monitoring of progress of students who are not in college-level coursework. The new advisor will collaborate with the other advisor in the division and fellow advisor(s) that assist with advising of students in this division to focus efforts for student success for employment in industry and university transfer needs that encompasses both the Kilgore and Longview campuses.

Position responsibilities:

• Maintain privacy and student record security standards as set forth by the institution and Family
• Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Providing academic and career information to a diverse community college student population
• Participating in registration and student orientation
• Assisting students with the development and updating of an education plan
• Assisting with course selections
• Consulting with students about future education planning
• Maintaining student success by providing guidance to the student support services KC offers along with different Workforce career pathways offered
• Meeting with students through in-person, virtual, phone advising appointments, and various advising and registration events
• Keeping abreast of current education practices
• Providing information about transfer colleges and universities
• Working with appropriate resource persons to provide students with realistic information about courses
• Providing accurate realistic information on job opportunities within the industry

• Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills (email, phone, & in-person)
• Must provide good customer service and interact with students in a positive manner
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• Have general skills in keyboarding and computer usage
• Have the ability to multitask
• Be well organized and thorough
• Be able to work well with little supervision
• Deal professionally and courteously with a diverse student and employee population
• This is a 12-month position

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• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $44,985.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.