PT Admissions Advisor

Essential Job Functions

• Initiate and maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees. Manage a caseload of new students through the application process up to registration. Advise students about degree pathways and academic requirements.
• Advise prospective students and families about the admissions and enrollment process; application, testing requirements, orientation, transcript, immunization, and FASFA. Follow-up with applicants regarding outstanding documents required for registration.
• Input immunization records, high school and college transcripts, residency updates, and test scores/records to update student’s admissions status.
• Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as disability services, counseling, international student services, financial assistance, tutoring, etc.

Additional Job Functions:

• Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, and departments.
• Stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, and state and federal mandates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate the College values
• Knowledge of admissions processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of TSIA and academic requirements.
• Knowledge of intentional and proactive advising practices.
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures.
• Understand the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules of the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
• Understand and be able to use MySanJac GPS to perform and interpret educational planning and degree audits.
• Know graduation requirements for future planning.
• Detail oriented in order to maintain accurate records (including electronic records) of interactions with students.
• Be a student advocate when appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, and departments.
• Knowledge of other student support services and specialized staff for such issues as disability services, counseling, financial assistance, tutoring, etc.
• Have working knowledge of Banner Student module and WebXtender
• Must be extremely accurate and have excellent communication, proof-reading, grammar and spelling skills
• Must be willing to adapt to changes in policies and procedures
• Must be able to work unsupervised and multitask in a fast-paced office environment
• Must possess personal PC computer literacy
• Must possess outstanding customer service skills and interpersonal skills
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work well with other staff members in the development
• In-depth knowledge of Banner Student modules (preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of current Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and regulations (preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of and ability to enforce institutional policies and procedures (preferred)
• Understanding of FERPA law (preferred)

Education and Experience:

Required Education:

• Associate degree or three years of related experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Salary Grade: CLERI

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

Requisition Number: req6656

Posting Close Date: 10/22/2026

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.