Academic Advisor

Hillsborough College; United States; On-site; USD 45,204 - 70,836; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough College in the United States is hiring for a position that assists and advises students on various aspects including applications, course selection, and career development. The role includes evaluating transcripts and performing degree audits, ensuring students receive appropriate support.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant financial aid experience. This position is open to U.S. citizens and authorized non-immigrants, with a starting salary ranging from $45,204.64 to $49,725.10.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior-related higher education financial aid work experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on academic plans and transfer processes.
• Evaluates transcripts and performs degree audits.
• Chairs orientation services for new students.
• Maintains organized student records and attends workshops.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Assists and advises students regarding applications, registration, course selection, career development, graduation requirements, and transfer process and evaluations. Evaluates transcripts and performs degree and graduation audits. Advises current and prospective students on degrees offered by the College and provides general information regarding college policies and procedures.

Compensation Range

$45,204.64 – $70,836.63. Hiring Salary Range: $45,204.64 to $49,725.10 depending on qualifications.

Duties

• Holds individual student appointments to develop academic plans for completion and appropriate transfer majors and universities.
• Evaluates transcripts and performs degree and graduation audits; refers students for tutorial assistance as appropriate.
• Chairs and organizes orientation services for new students.
• Maintains up-to-date understanding of articulation policies, procedures and state mandates.
• Maintains current and organized student records.
• Attends seminars and workshops.
• Assists Honors Director with annual Transfer/Scholarship workshop.
• Assists students with preparation for presentations.
• Assists students in all stages of career exploration which includes panel presentations.
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of prior-related higher education financial aid work experience.

Application Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or authorized non‑immigrant. Veterans must submit a Form DD‑214 for preference evaluation. The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting. Hillsborough Community College participates in the U.S. E‑Verify program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law.