Academic Advisor

Middlesex College; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New Jersey seeks an Academic Advisor to provide holistic advising for students. The role involves assisting students with academic planning, coordinating initiatives, and collaborating with various campus resources. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in student services, with a focus on diverse populations. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in student services, teaching, or counseling.
• Experience working with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provides holistic advising for students to achieve academic goals.
• Coordinates specialized advising and retention initiatives.
• Collaborates with campus resources for student assistance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Office 365

Canvas

Ellucian Student (Colleague)

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This position provides holistic advising for students. It assists students with exploring options, setting goals, and creating plans to achieve desired outcomes. The role communicates proactively with students throughout all phases of the student experience.

Job Details

• Classification Title: Academic Advisor
• Salary: $67,967.00 Annually
• Department: Academic Advising
• Pay Grade: ADM4
• Reports To: Director, Academic Advising
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Unit: Administrative
• Opening Date: 5/8/2025
• Closing Date: 5/28/2025 11:59 p.m.

Essential Functions

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides meaningful and holistic advising, including assisting students in developing plans for academic degree completion, setting academic goals, and navigating curricular requirements to ensure transfer and career goals are met, following the Guided Pathways model.
• Coordinates at least one specialized advising and retention initiative, such as Satisfactory Academic Progress, New Student Advising, Academic Recovery, or Transfer Advising.
• Manages cohort registrations and provides proactive, holistic advising for special populations on campus, including Athletics, Student Life and Clubs, Health Technology Students, Adult Scholars, Veterans, and high school student groups.
• Reviews student transcripts and standardized test scores to determine college placements into English and Math courses for new students.
• Utilizes technology such as Ellucian Student (Colleague), Self Service, Canvas, Office 365, and others to maintain student records, track data, and generate reports.
• Assists in planning and developing academic support programs, events, and workshops.
• Supports student recruitment and enrollment initiatives by attending and presenting at college events, orientations, and high school visits.
• Collaborates with campus resources and external stakeholders to make appropriate referrals for students needing assistance with mental health, accessibility, academic supports, or enrollment concerns.
• Provides advisement support to the New Brunswick and Perth Amboy Centers.
• Participates in professional development activities to stay current on advising best practices and policy initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years of experience in student services, teaching, or counseling in an educational environment, requiring excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working with a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of community college student needs
• Willingness and ability to travel within the area
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, computer, interpersonal)

Physical Requirements

The work is sedentary but may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical abilities include:

• Touch, grasp, handle, hearing, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends; may require travel.

Additional Information

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