| Location | Richmond, TX |
| Salary | $50,000–$55,231 Per Year |
Senior Academic and Career Advisor
Salary
$50,000.00 - $55,231.00 Annually
Location
Richmond Campus, 5333 FM 1640, Richmond, TX
Job Type
Administrative Full Time
Job Number
2609 A 035
Department
Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer
Division
Academic and Career Advising
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
10/1/2026 10:00 AM Central
General Description
The Senior Academic and Career Advisor is responsible for managing the staff and daily operations of a designated WCJC campus and providing academic, career and transfer advising services such as recommending appropriate course selections based on student educational goals, identifying programs at the College that meet students 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. The Senior Advisor works as the manager on their respective campus, provides peer advice to other advisors on staff, and assists the Director with administrative responsibilities. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu.
Requirements
This position requires a minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. This position requires two (2) years of experience in academic, career, or transfer advising, counseling, or development in a college environment. This position requires skills in interviewing and advising students. This position requires superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills. This position requires computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information. This position requires the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. This position requires the ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually. This position requires the ability to deal extensively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals requiring excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills in order to assist students in achieving their academic goals. The person in this position must be able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration. Occasional evening and weekend work hours will be included in the position. A criminal background check is also required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:
At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Optional Coverage at Employees Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Optional Premium Conversions
Dependent (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Retirement Options
Teachers Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities
Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits
Free WCJC Tuition
Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days
Two personal days per year
Holidays
25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
Sick Days
1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation Days
Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits
COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC
Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.
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Do you have a minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
02
Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org.
03
Do you have two (2) years of experience in academic, career, or transfer advising, counseling, or development in a college environment?
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Do you have skills in interviewing and advising students?
05
Do you have superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills?
06
Do you have computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information?
07
Do you have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team?
08
Do you have the ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually?
09
Do you have the ability to deal extensively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals requiring excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills in order to assist students in achieving their academic goals?
10
Are you able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration?
11
I understand that occasional evening and weekend work hours will be included in the position.
12
Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.
13
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1. Copy of college transcript showing completion of a bachelor's degree, 2. Resume, 3. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.
14
WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.
Required Question
Employer Wharton County Junior College
Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206
Wharton, Texas, 77488
Phone 979-532-6947
979-532-6561
Website http://www.wcjc.edu