ADVISOR-CAREER & TRANSFER

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Midland College

Location: Midland, Texas
Category: Admin-Career Counseling and Placement
Date Posted: May 1, 2024

Job Description

Job Title

ADVISOR-CAREER & TRANSFER

Position Status

Full Time

Classification Title

Professional-12 m

Work Location

Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting students in achieving their educational and career goals by providing career assessments and individual career counseling. Develop and present career development-related seminars in line with current NACE standards. Serve as the primary liaison for community employers. Provide transfer information, opportunities, and assistance to students.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Demonstrates skills in career exploration
Successfully present and lead trainings or workshops for students
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Able to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related major and career matters
Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload
Maintain accurate records and provide detailed reporting
Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
Strong commitment to teamwork and student support
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with staff, faculty, and community agencies
Ability to analyze the complete situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Research, learn, and accurately provide information to students on a variety of topics
Excellent oral communication, customer service, and public relations skills
Must possess a valid Texas Drivers license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland Colleges insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of related experience; preferably at a community college
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or Social Work
Grant writing and administration experience
Career counseling/guidance experience

Essential Functions

Maintain an appropriate level of communication with other College departments to ensure student success while exercising utmost discretion and professional judgment
Direct a comprehensive career development program for students and alumni, including conducting career assessments, providing career counseling and guidance
Serve as a source of career, employer, and labor market information to the college community
Maximize use of career exploration software
Communicate available job postings to appropriate department chairs
Develop and present workshops and classes addressing the career needs as outlined by NACE standards
Promote services of the Career Center through direct communication and the use of digital and social media
Work directly with community agencies focused on career preparedness
Interact effectively with students of diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Develop and manage relationships with universities to assist students in transferring
Organize and host transfer fairs, seminars, and workshops
Must be able to work occasional evenings to meet student needs
Serve on college committees as appropriate
Participate in continuing education, professional and personal development opportunities
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds
Duties indoors and some outdoors

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Min Salary

$46,000 per year (annualized salary)

Max Salary

$50,000 per year (annualized salary)

Pay Statement

Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number

P01214S2016

Open Date

05/01/2024

Position Available

Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, Resume, and Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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