Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions Academic Advisor For Financial Literacy

General Description

The Title V (HSI) Academic Advisor for Financial Literacy plays a key role in the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) funded, five-year Title V grant to increase the completion, persistence, and transfer rates of students, particularly Hispanic students and FTIC students. The Title V (HSI) Academic Advisor for Financial Literacy is responsible for assisting incoming students with college application and financial aid process and initiating programming and events with regard to financial literacy and academic success for all students. This position also serves as an academic advisor, responsible for recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet students' goals and building short- and long- term academic plans for students. Full job description can be viewed by clicking this link and search the job title.

Requirements

The position of Academic Advisor requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of professional work experience in academic advisement, financial aid, career advising, or student life programming in higher education. This position requires strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills. This position requires computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information. This position requires the ability to deal extensively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals requiring excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills in order to assist students in achieving their academic goals. The person in this position must be able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration. Occasional evening and weekend work hours will be included in the position. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1.Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor's degree

2.Resume

3.Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee

Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)

Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)

Long Term Disability Coverage

Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost

Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)

Dental Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance

Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional Premium Conversions

Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement

Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options

Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)

403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)

Tax- deferred Annuities

Participation in Social Security is mandatory.

Additional Benefits

Free WCJC Tuition

Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)

Personal Days

Two personal days per year

Holidays

25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days

1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days

Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year

Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year

Vacation Days

Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year

COBRA Benefits

COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of professional work experience in academic advisement, financial aid, career advising, or student life programming in higher education?

• Yes

• No

02

Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org.

• Yes

• No

03

Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

• Yes

• No

04

Do you have strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills?

• Yes

• No

05

Do you have computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information?

• Yes

• No

06

Do you have the ability to deal extensively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals requiring excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills in order to assist students in achieving their academic goals?

• Yes

• No

07

Do you have the ability to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration?

• Yes

• No

08

I understand occasional evening and weekend work hours will be included in the position.

• Yes

• No

09

WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.

• Yes

• No

10

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor's degree 2. Resume 3. Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Wharton County Junior College

Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206

Wharton, Texas, 77488

Phone 979-532-6947

979-532-6561

Website http://www.wcjc.edu