SSS TransferCareer Advisor at Ranger College

POSITION TITLE: SSS Transfer/Career AdvisorCAMPUS/DEPARTMENT:Ranger Main CampusGERNERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The Transfer/Career Advisorreporting to the SSS Director will assist each participant with his or her educational goals. Thisposition will oversee participant assessment and the Student Success Plan development processand will be directly responsible for SSP development/monitoring and individualized academicadvising and postsecondary course selection assistance to a caseload of approximately 60participants. This position will lead project transfer activities and career advising includingarranging for job shadowing opportunities in the community and will require a wide knowledgeof career and university options available regionally statewide and beyond. The position willwork closely with the Director to develop and deliver financial aid workshops and assistance.Specific qualifications and responsibilities follow:QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree required. Masters degree in Counseling or related field preferredAt 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 preferredAt 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 instrumentsStrong communication skills able to motivate and inspire success in others.Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferredESSENTIAL SKILLS:Provide academic career social/personal financial and transfer advisementProvide workshops on career exploration assist with Academic Enrichment workshops.Provide assessment academic planning and advising supportWork closely with RC Business and Financial Aid Offices regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunitiesCoordinate development and monitoring of participants Student Success Plans (SSPs)Consult with faculty student services staff and other staff on behalf of participantsCoordinate SSS orientation for new and returning project participantsGuide participants through various required application processes for transfer and scholarshipsAssume advising and SSP caseloadPlan visits to four-year institutionsSupport planning and implementation of cultural opportunities during 4-year campus visitsPAY RATE:$44500Group 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 ResourcesRanger College254.647.3234 ext. 7003Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Channel Marketing,Accounting Tally,CSS,Corporate Risk Management,Hibernate,Brokerage Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1