Advisor, Career & Transfer in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Advisor, Career & Transfer - North Campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• The Career and Transfer Advisor will provide professional support to students, alumni, and community members in their career exploration. The Advisor will assist in establishing partnerships with faculty, community groups, agencies, and employers to promote the skills and competencies of San Jacinto College students. The Advisor is to provide career and academic advising, registration assistance, and assistance in accessing and navigating institutional requirements and assessments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides career advising to assist students in choosing a career pathway. Assist students in researching educational and career requirements.
• Provide advising, registration assistance, and assistance in accessing and navigating institutional requirements to current students.
• Provide individual assistance and group presentations related to transfer; communicate requirements of various university admission procedures and major requirements.
• Facilitate plans and assist the Coordinator with the organization of special activities and events including job fairs, transfer events, career events, employer panels, etc.
• Provide job search assistance to students, alumni, and community members by conducting resume critiques and mock interviews and assisting with the development of a job search plan.
• Supervise part-time student employees in Career and Transfer.
• Plan and host professional development and networking opportunities for student employees.
• Schedule, promote, and coordinate on-campus recruitment visits by employers.

Additional Job Functions:

• Represent the department at new student events and general informational sessions in classrooms.
• Assist with the graduation application process and commencement activities.
• Post and update departments’ social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and decision-making in all interactions with students, employers, college faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Comprehend complex information and explain it to prospective and current students.
• Knowledge of career and job search trends.
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with a customers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written language skills, presentation, and public relations skills.
• Detail-oriented, a self-starter, and a customer-friendly professional with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Team-player attitude, diplomacy, and flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Education and Experience:

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university required.

Required Experience:

• Excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Must possess outstanding customer service skills and can work well with other staff members.
• Must possess personal computer literacy, experience with Excel, and good organizational skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience/training in presenting workshops and in creating promotional materials as well as project management and event planning.
• Banner software experience.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position has limited opportunity for remote work arrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and needs of the College.

Salary Grade: 110

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6374

Posting Close Date: 8/26/2026 at 6 pm CST

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

Annual Security Report: The San Jacinto College Police Department is responsible for preparing and distributing the Annual Security Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Equal Opportunity Statement: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, religion, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504, 281-991-2659. sandra.ramirez@sjcd.edu.