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Academic Advisor
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Wharton County Junior College
Salary:
$42,528.00 - $49,194.00 Annually
Job Type:
Administrative Full Time
Job Number:
2510 A 037
Location:
Wharton, TX
Department:
Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer
Closing:
1/5/2026 10:00 AM Central
General Description This position is located at the WCJC Wharton Campus. The Academic Advisor is responsible for recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet student goals, building short- and long-term academic plans for students, assisting students with career readiness or transfer planning, and developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College.
Requirements
Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Skills in interviewing and advising students
Superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually
Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
Ability to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, community, staff, and administration
Occasional evening and weekend work hours
Criminal background check required
Application Documents
Copy of college transcript(s) completion of a Bachelor's degree
Resume
Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience
How to Apply To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach the documents listed above to their online application. Application link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/jobs/5142763/academic-advisor.
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Academic Advisor
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Wharton County Junior College
Salary:
$42,528.00 - $49,194.00 Annually
Job Type:
Administrative Full Time
Job Number:
2510 A 037
Location:
Wharton, TX
Department:
Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer
Closing:
1/5/2026 10:00 AM Central
General Description This position is located at the WCJC Wharton Campus. The Academic Advisor is responsible for recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet student goals, building short- and long-term academic plans for students, assisting students with career readiness or transfer planning, and developing, assisting and facilitating student success programs at the College.
Requirements
Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Skills in interviewing and advising students
Superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually
Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
Ability to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, community, staff, and administration
Occasional evening and weekend work hours
Criminal background check required
Application Documents
Copy of college transcript(s) completion of a Bachelor's degree
Resume
Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience
How to Apply To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach the documents listed above to their online application. Application link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/jobs/5142763/academic-advisor.
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