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First-Year Pathway Lead Advisor
Job Summary
Essential Functions
Provide comprehensive academic and career advising by developing Student Educational Plans that align with students’ short-term and long-term educational and career goals. Serve as a primary liaison between students, community employers, and industry partners to ensure First-Year Pathway programs support informed career exploration, workforce readiness, and meaningful employment outcomes.
Interpret test results and high school transcript information to place students in appropriate level courses using holistic advising. Review and evaluate previous college transcripts, recommend transfer equivalencies, course substitutions, and ensure accurate course placement.
Engage in proactive, holistic advising approaches, including caseload management, strategic outreach and engagement, and tracking progress toward goal completion.
Provide interventions and strategies to support students through a variety of academic and non-academic challenges.
Advise and coach students in creating an academic and career plan which includes potential course substitutions, student petitions, and the necessary documentation required to request institutional approval.
Develop and implement an Early Alert process by collaborating with faculty to provide timely feedback on students' academic progress, identify students whose behaviors indicate a need to strengthen academic success strategies, and refer them to appropriate support services, including academic skills assistance, tutoring, counseling, or career guidance.
Lead and participate in functional area teams, including transfer advising, career advising, and new student advising. Support special populations, including Military Veterans, International Students, Health and Advanced Technical Center (ATC) students, and Dual Credit students.
Administer, interpret, and apply non-cognitive and career assessments to support student advising and career planning using current best practices related to student retention and success.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
2. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Keep abreast of trends and best practices regarding student retention.
4. Ability to provide holistic academic and career advising to students, including special populations such as Military Veterans, International Students, Health and ATC students, and Dual Credit students.
5. Knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and academic regulations, with discretion to recommend course substitutions, petitions, and exceptions.
6. Working knowledge of student retention, completion, and Early Alert processes to monitor progress and implement interventions.
7. Strong consultation and advisory skills in collaborating with faculty, staff, and management to address academic, personal, and procedural challenges.
8. Ability to plan and guide students in creating short- and long-term educational and career pathway objectives.
9. Knowledge of transcript evaluation, test interpretation, and course placement procedures, applying specialized understanding to support degree completion and transfer goals.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Master's degree preferred.
Special Conditions:
1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
2. Certification in Academic Advising or Academic Coaching to be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
Other Requirements
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.
If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.
Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.
In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.
The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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