{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c289bf7ee91897bce5bb3357","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c289bf7ee91897bce5bb3357","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c289bf7ee91897bce5bb3357","title":"Program Advisor","description":"Job Description\r\nThe Program Advisor supports students in achieving academic success within an assigned program by applying advising theories and experience. The advisor assists students in developing individualized strategies for success, focusing on learning strategies, time management, organization, self-advocacy, and decision-making.\r\nHiring Range: $20.19 – $21.15 USD hourly. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.\r\nEssential Functions\r\nDemonstrate TSTC Core Values\r\nConsistently embody TSTC's Core Values (Excellence, Accountability, Service, Integrity) in interactions with students, staff, faculty, and the community.\r\nEngage and Support Students\r\nMonitor and support students' progression toward degree or certificate completion.\r\nAssist students in creating personalized, realistic educational plans that align with their life and career goals.\r\nGuide students in task initiation, prioritization, planning, and execution.\r\nIntroduce and encourage the use of various learning and study strategies.\r\nSupport students' social and emotional well-being and their adjustment to the college environment.\r\nAssist students with return-planning as needed.\r\nCommunicate and Collaborate\r\nEstablish and maintain positive relationships with faculty and staff to support student success and retention.\r\nDevelop a thorough understanding of TSTC policies, rules, and regulations, and help students navigate them.\r\nCoordinate and conduct information sessions, programming, and projects aligned with program goals and student support.\r\nEnsure students are aware of certification or licensure exam requirements, dates, and processes.\r\nCollaborate with other departments to prepare students for employment.\r\nConnect Students to Resources\r\nProvide referrals to support services such as ALA, ARC, CARE, Counseling, Testing, and other learning support resources, with a focus on Texas-wide Care.\r\nUtilize Technology\r\nTrack student communication, case notes, and strategic activities using a case management system.\r\nMonitor student attendance, grades, and course progress.\r\nGenerate reports for faculty and Enrollment Coaches.\r\nPerform Other Duties as Needed or Assigned\r\nTravel for professional development opportunities and/or student enrichment trips at local, state, and national levels.\r\nOther duties that support the program's purpose and initiatives of TSTC.\r\nKnowledge and Skills\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills for effective information delivery.\r\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet advising objectives.\r\nAdvanced critical thinking skills for decision-making and problem-solving.\r\nAdaptability to learn and use new technologies.\r\nFlexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.\r\nCompetencies\r\nInterpersonal Skills: Engage effectively with students and colleagues.\r\nCustomer Service: Provide timely, concise, and professional information.\r\nTime Management: Prioritize tasks to meet student needs and deadlines.\r\nProblem-Solving: Utilize critical thinking to determine the best course of action.\r\nTeamwork: Actively participate and encourage cooperation within the team.\r\nCultural Competence: Exhibit sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive environment for all students.\r\nEducation\r\nMinimum required: Associate degree from an accredited college or university.\r\nPreferred: Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student services, social work, or a related field.\r\nExperience\r\nRequired: 1–3 years of experience in educational outreach, academic advising, financial aid advising, career advising, or teaching.\r\nPreferred: Experience in case management; coursework or training in learning styles, executive function support, and best practices for increasing retention rates, GPAs, and graduation rates; professional or personal experience in removing educational barriers.\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nTexas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.\r\nEmployment Eligibility Verification\r\nUpon hire, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to comply may result in loss of employment at TSTC.\r\nBackground Checks\r\nA criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Tstc","rawCompany":"tstc","city":"Marshall","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:42:03.854Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1012.00","title":"Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors","slug":"educational-guidance-and-career-counselors-and-advisors"},{"code":"21-1019.00","title":"Counselors, All Other","slug":"counselors-all-other"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Advisor","description":"Job Description\r\nThe Program Advisor supports students in achieving academic success within an assigned program by applying advising theories and experience. 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Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.\r\nEssential Functions\r\nDemonstrate TSTC Core Values\r\nConsistently embody TSTC's Core Values (Excellence, Accountability, Service, Integrity) in interactions with students, staff, faculty, and the community.\r\nEngage and Support Students\r\nMonitor and support students' progression toward degree or certificate completion.\r\nAssist students in creating personalized, realistic educational plans that align with their life and career goals.\r\nGuide students in task initiation, prioritization, planning, and execution.\r\nIntroduce and encourage the use of various learning and study strategies.\r\nSupport students' social and emotional well-being and their adjustment to the college environment.\r\nAssist students with return-planning as needed.\r\nCommunicate and Collaborate\r\nEstablish and maintain positive relationships with faculty and staff to support student success and retention.\r\nDevelop a thorough understanding of TSTC policies, rules, and regulations, and help students navigate them.\r\nCoordinate and conduct information sessions, programming, and projects aligned with program goals and student support.\r\nEnsure students are aware of certification or licensure exam requirements, dates, and processes.\r\nCollaborate with other departments to prepare students for employment.\r\nConnect Students to Resources\r\nProvide referrals to support services such as ALA, ARC, CARE, Counseling, Testing, and other learning support resources, with a focus on Texas-wide Care.\r\nUtilize Technology\r\nTrack student communication, case notes, and strategic activities using a case management system.\r\nMonitor student attendance, grades, and course progress.\r\nGenerate reports for faculty and Enrollment Coaches.\r\nPerform Other Duties as Needed or Assigned\r\nTravel for professional development opportunities and/or student enrichment trips at local, state, and national levels.\r\nOther duties that support the program's purpose and initiatives of TSTC.\r\nKnowledge and Skills\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills for effective information delivery.\r\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet advising objectives.\r\nAdvanced critical thinking skills for decision-making and problem-solving.\r\nAdaptability to learn and use new technologies.\r\nFlexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.\r\nCompetencies\r\nInterpersonal Skills: Engage effectively with students and colleagues.\r\nCustomer Service: Provide timely, concise, and professional information.\r\nTime Management: Prioritize tasks to meet student needs and deadlines.\r\nProblem-Solving: Utilize critical thinking to determine the best course of action.\r\nTeamwork: Actively participate and encourage cooperation within the team.\r\nCultural Competence: Exhibit sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive environment for all students.\r\nEducation\r\nMinimum required: Associate degree from an accredited college or university.\r\nPreferred: Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student services, social work, or a related field.\r\nExperience\r\nRequired: 1–3 years of experience in educational outreach, academic advising, financial aid advising, career advising, or teaching.\r\nPreferred: Experience in case management; coursework or training in learning styles, executive function support, and best practices for increasing retention rates, GPAs, and graduation rates; professional or personal experience in removing educational barriers.\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nTexas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. 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