Senior Academic and Career Advisor Salary $50,000.00
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 Description Benefits Questions 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: Copy of college transcript showing completion of a bachelor's degree Resume Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience 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 Employee's 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. 01 Do you have a minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution? Yes No 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. Yes No 03 Do you have two (2) years of experience in academic, career, or transfer advising, counseling, or development in a college environment? Yes No 04 Do you have skills in interviewing and advising students? Yes No 05 Do you have superior organizational, oral, and written communication skills? Yes No 06 Do you have computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information? Yes No 07 Do you have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team? Yes No 08 Do you have the ability to create and conduct presentations to large and small groups, both in person and virtually? Yes No 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? Yes No 10 Are you able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, the community, staff, and administration? Yes No 11 I understand that occasional evening and weekend work hours will be included in the position. Yes No 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. Yes No 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. Yes No 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.
- Yes No 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
