Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor/Career Coach is responsible for the recruitment, advisement, and retention of current and potential Laredo College students. The Academic Advisor/Career Coach is responsible for providing current and prospective students with information regarding admissions, testing, financial aid, scholarships, registration, educational programs, course planning, career services, and the LC student support services through presentations and personal interviews with students in various settings throughout the community and the college service delivery area. The Academic Advisor/Career Coach also provides information to area high school counselors about LC, federal and state programs, procedures, and opportunities available to college bound students. The Academic Advisor/Career Coach develops, implements, and evaluates programs and presentations to deliver the above?mentioned students services

 Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides academic advisement for new and continuing college students, including those in transfer and technical degree and certificate programs.
2. Provides career advising for students including career exploration, job databases and search navigation, and transition assistance through the career development process.
3. Helps to coordinate the production and dissemination of marketing materials. Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of recruitment activities for Laredo College/LEAPS POWER Grant.
4. Involved in the decision?making process in relation to sensitive or confidential issues. 
5. Leads the retention strategies of the college by properly advising prospective graduates. 
6. Makes students aware of campus and community resources, including electronic student services. 
7. Provides information on study skills and other college success strategies. 
8. Provides career advisement, helping students make decision on college majors and career opportunities.
9. Refers students to print and web?based resources related to career information.
10. Collaborates with college employees in the Academic Advising and Student Success Center. 
11. Works collaboratively with the Data Effectiveness Coordinator to ensure day to day implementation and activities of the LEAPS POWER grant. 
12. Works collegially and cooperatively with others to accomplish grant goals and objectives. 
13. Coordinates career?related workshops and seminars, and advising training sessions. 
14. Provides time and effort monthly reports to Project Director and attends meetings and trainings. 
15. Provides educational advisement services for students which may include course selection, grade requirements, tutorial services, and career planning. 
16. Participates in special events and community activities that support LC’s implementation of the LEAPS POWER Grant. Prepares and delivers literature and presentations to potential students and parents in various settings in the community. 
17. Possess thorough knowledge of LC student support services. Assists in the development and implementation of campus? wide retention/ LEAPS POWER grant efforts. 
18. Work cooperatively with faculty and student services personnel in efforts to retain students and facilitate completion of degree and/or certificates. 
19. Assists in the development and implementation of assessment instruments for the evaluation and improvement of student recruitment, advising, and retention. 
20. Complies and utilizes data that supports communication with students and aids in the development and implementation of student recruitment, advising, and retention strategies and activities. 
21. Works directly with Project Director to help plan, coordinate, and perform all required activities assigned for the LEAPS POWER grant. 
22. Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Project Director, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Support Services and Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment.

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s).  In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

 Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Two years in academic advising/counseling and working with Hispanic students and first-generation college students. 
• Must have experience in recruitment, admissions, retention, registration, TSI placement, financial aid and knowledge in student support services.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.

Supervision Exercised   
 N/A

Supervision Received
 Project Director

Physical Requirements 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. 
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Work Environment 
Work is performed in a standard office environment.  
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

 Safety 
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.  
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. 
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

 Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. 
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

 EEO Statement 
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 

 Foreign Degrees 
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

 Disclaimer 
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, 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. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.