The Advising, Counseling, & Support Services Department is recruiting for a  Full Time Academic Advisor. This position is responsible for participating in the planning and delivery of academic advising and support services that promote comprehensive educational opportunities for all students. Advises and counsels students in the areas of academic planning, degree requirements, and career exploration. Responsible for understanding and interpreting the requirements and academic options available to students. Develops and maintains working relationships with other areas of the college.  Serves as a resource for staff and faculty, collaborates to identify appropriate services for students.  Works closely with all Academic Advisors to develop and implement programs and activities that encourage student learning and development.  

This position is benefits eligible.  For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.    

About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

•   Collaborates as a team member with recruiters, advisors, other Student Services staff and faculty in developing, coordinating and implementing programs to increase recruitment and retention efforts and develop strategies for all students.
•   Maintains and ensures confidentiality of student documents and records in accordance with Victoria College and FERPA policies.
•   Provides academic advisement and career planning services to students to assist in identifying educational goals and developing Plans of Completion highlighting appropriate pathways to meet their goals and conducting follow-up meeting with students to monitor progress.
•   Provides academic and career advising for new and continuing students, including those in workforce training programs, transfer and technical degree and certificate programs.
•   Contributes to an environment that is inviting and positive to enhance the delivery of student support services.
•   Assists students with the admissions process, to include completion of applications (admissions, financial aid, scholarship, etc.), and assessment requirements.
•   Assists with classroom presentations, Pirate Orientations, workshops, campus tours, and other college related events.
•   Participates on committees, attends professional development opportunities in regards to academic advising & specialist subjects and disseminate relevant information.
•   Evaluates students’ challenges that may impact their ability to achieve academic success and provides interventions that include connecting them to campus and/or community resources.
•   Assist students in selecting appropriate coursework based on their assessment scores, skill levels and educational/career goals.
•   Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Advising and Counseling Services.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, or medical field.
• Must support and have a clear understanding of the mission of Victoria College.
• Experience working in an educational environment and working with a diverse population including veterans and students with disabilities is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 
• Experience with software, including MS Office, Internet, Banner, and email. 
• Ability to accomplish business tasks, meet deadlines, be detail oriented, and ability to learn and interpret policies and procedures. 

• Exhibit keyboarding skills
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to twenty pounds
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, reach
• Utilize telephone system
• Ability to interact verbally with students