Academic Advisor- Counseling

Academic Advisor- Counseling

Salary

$36,121.00 - $39,099.00 Annually

Location

District Wide, El Paso, TX

Job Type

Full time - Regular

Job Number

2026078

Division

VP Instruction & Workforce Education

Department

Counseling VV

Opening Date

06/19/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Employee Classification

Professional Support

Position Grade

C

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Under the guidance of a Counselor, the Academic Advisor is responsible for providing career exploration, articulation, and other related services, including implementing support programs to increase student enrollment, recruitment, and retention. Participate in student success initiatives in collaboration with faculty and staff. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Essential Functions

Advise new and current students through a structured interview, under the guidance and supervision of a Counselor regarding academic advising, goal setting, and career exploration on a semester basis. Assist students with degree plans that meet their short-term and long-term educational and career goals. Support students in developing their class schedules. Assist in recruitment and retention initiatives pertaining to student success by working with faculty and staff.

Assist and participate in New Student Orientation, educational seminars, and workshops for students, faculty, and staff on student success strategies.

Provide professional support to Counselors, including monitoring and following up with students on their academic standing progress. Recommend and implement internal operational standards and policies/procedures. Evaluate the effectiveness and recommend changes or modifications as appropriate.

Assist students in resolving issues that interfere with a student's academic success by making appropriate referrals to counselors and other support services, departments internally and externally, e.g., Career Services, tutoring, daycare, mental health, and other similar services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree and three (3) 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. Experience working in a College or University setting.

3. Effective communication (both oral and written) skills.

4. Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.

5. Working knowledge of degree planning.

6. Experience with a College or University integrated system.

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.

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.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Full-Time Staff Positions:

The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and sick leave accrual plan.

Full-Time Faculty Positions:

The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and sick leave accrual plan.

Employer El Paso Community College

Address P.O. Box 20500

El Paso, Texas, 79998

Phone (915)831-6332

Website http://jobs.epcc.edu