SSS Transfer/Career Advisor

POSITION TITLE:  SSS Transfer/Career Advisor

CAMPUS/DEPARTMENT: Ranger Main Campus

GERNERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  The Transfer/Career Advisor,

reporting to the SSS Director, will assist each participant with his or her educational goals. This

position will oversee participant assessment and the Student Success Plan development process,

and will be directly responsible for SSP development/monitoring and individualized academic

advising and postsecondary course selection assistance to a caseload of approximately 60

participants. This position will lead project transfer activities and career advising, including

arranging for job shadowing opportunities in the community, and will require a wide knowledge

of career and university options available regionally, statewide, and beyond. The position will

work closely with the Director to develop and deliver financial aid workshops and assistance.

Specific qualifications and responsibilities follow:

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Counseling or related field preferred
• At least two years of experience working with low-income, first generation, academically at-risk students required.
• At least one year TRIO, financial aid experience, and academic advising experience preferred
• At least one year experience in use/application of assessment instruments and diagnostic tests.
• At least one year experience in career advisement and use of career assessment instruments
• Strong communication skills, able to motivate and inspire success in others.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Provide academic, career, social/personal, financial, and transfer advisement
• Provide workshops on career exploration, assist with Academic Enrichment workshops.
• Provide assessment, academic planning, and advising support
• Work closely with RC Business and Financial Aid Offices regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Coordinate development and monitoring of participants’ Student Success Plans (SSPs)
• Consult with faculty, student services staff, and other staff on behalf of participants
• Coordinate SSS orientation for new and returning project participants
• Guide participants through various required application processes for transfer and scholarships
• Assume advising and SSP caseload
• Plan visits to four-year institutions
• Support planning and implementation of cultural opportunities during 4-year campus visits

PAY RATE:  $44,500

Group health and life insurance (60 day waiting period for health) and retirement benefits (TRS or ORP). Optional benefits include disability and dental insurance. 

Ranger College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Amy Spindle, Human Resources

Ranger College

254.647.3234 ext. 7003  

Salary : $44,500