Require Manager Advising in Houston, TX

Job title: Manager Advising Company: Houston Community College Job description: We are currently seeking an Advising Manager who will advance the institution?s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. The Opportunity We?re looking for a manager who embodies the vision to set department goals and the leadership to achieve them, as well as the compassion to advise prospective, new and returning students of educational opportunities and requirements. Whether you?re reviewing caseloads or managing the department budget, providing training or assisting faculty with the promotion of student learning programs, you?ll play an important role in teaching our students the skills to self-navigate to degree completion. If this sounds like the challenge you?ve been looking for, we?re looking for you Job Summary The Advising Manager provides leadership and supervision to the Advising Department. Advises prospective, new, and returning students of educational opportunities and requirements. Provides guidance with educational planning from prospective student through graduation. Assists students with the interpretation of policies and procedures to meet educational and career goals and objectives. Lead the Department in establishing and achieving annual goals and objectives. Responsible for developing, reviewing, modifying, and implementing Advising Department?s procedures and guidelines. Responsible for supervising and training Advising staff to include performance evaluations. Responsible for the implementation of the Customer Service Model of Excellence. Provide department leadership and consistent services by implementation of Institutional procedures, forms, and reports. Review progress of Advisor caseloads to include persistence, retention, and success. Identify best practices and applies consistently. Manage departmental budget and serves as the signature authority. Provide oversight and approval of purchase of office supplies and advising materials. Provide training opportunities and keeps department abreast of new developments and innovation within the Advising profession. Represent the Advising Department at System-wide meetings. Accountable for the success of a caseload of First-Time in College (FTIC) students linked to Student Success Courses. Develop strategies to help FTIC students succeed. Track student progress and provides reports. Assist with recruitment activities to include arranging on-site College visits for parents and students, pre-enrollment workshops, and new student orientation. Coordinate or oversee University Transfer Fairs and scheduling of University Transfer Representatives. Educate students of the steps necessary to complete certificate and degree program requirements through degree planning. Teaches students the skills to self-navigate to degree completion utilizing campus information, student on-line system, and campus resources. Assist students in the acquisition, usage and evaluation of information including College guidelines, catalogs and on-line resources. Provide career advisement such as requirements for certain career fields, occupational opportunities with certain majors/workforce programs, etc. Provide information regarding student life opportunities to include student activities and recreational sports. Informs students of the benefits (i.e. leadership skills, team building, and, civic engagement). Interpret admissions assessment scores and advises students of appropriate placement and coursework. Advise students of appropriate course load, work load, prerequisites and co-requisites. Assist faculty with the promotion of special programs and opportunities such as learning communities, bridge courses, honors programs, service learning, etc. Inform students of procedures such as withdrawal, repeating coursework, advanced standing credit, graduation, etc. Provide transfer planning to universities to include, joint admissions programs, articulation agreements, common course numbering system, and transfer plans. Provide assistance to students, parents and community agencies with accurate up-to-date information, which will assist in making sound educational decisions. Provide information and referrals to students needing services such as: tutoring, testing, career counseling, financial aid, disability services, etc. Provides online advisement services via email, phone, and other applicable technology to students to include out-of-state and Distance Education students as needed. Assist in retention activities of College including Early-Alert and as team members within the Success Center. Establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships with all Student Services and instructional programs. May work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends. Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required. Education and Experience

• Master?s degree required

• Master?s degree in Counseling, Guidance, College Student Personnel,

Higher Education Administration, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services preferred

• 3 years work experience in an institution of higher education advising setting required, including 2 years supervisory experience preferably in an institution of higher education

• HCC College Leadership Program preferred

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs

• Information Management Systems

• Budget Management

General office. May frequently be required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, photocopier, file cabinets, and calculator. Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, ability to reach and bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays. SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 The Organization Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We?re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees. The Team Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You?ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you?ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people. Location Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City?s 55.
• 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don?t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation?s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston?s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you?re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. EEO Statement Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran?s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator Office of Institutional Equity PO Box 667517 Houston TX, 77266 713 718.8271 or HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565. Expected salary: Location: Houston, TX Apply Job!