Academic Advisor

Hillsborough College; United States; Presencial; USD 47.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hillsborough Community College is seeking an engaged admissions and student services professional to advise students on applications, registration, course selection, career development, graduation requirements, and transfer processes. The role includes evaluating transcripts, performing degree audits, and guiding students through College policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree with at least two years of related work experience, and a preference for bilingual Spanish and English.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree and at least two years prior-related work experience.
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English (fluently able to converse, read, and write) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist new students with admission procedures, test requirements and degree options.
• Advise students on graduation requirements and transfer information.
• Evaluate transcripts and perform degree and graduation audits; refer students for tutorial assistance as appropriate.
• Assist students in career exploration and articulation policies.
• Maintain up-to-date student records and participate in workshops and campus events.

Conocimientos

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $46,560.78 - $72,961.73

Position Summary

Hiring compensation range: $46,560.78 - $51,216.85 depending on qualifications.

Job 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.

Job Duties

• Assists new students with admission procedures, test requirements and degree options.
• Assists current students with graduation requirements and transfer information.
• Evaluates transcripts and performs degree and graduation audits; refers students for tutorial assistance as appropriate.
• Assists students in all stages of career exploration.
• Maintains up to date understanding of articulation policies, procedures and state mandates.
• Maintains current and organized student records.
• Attends seminars and workshops.
• Provides orientation services for new students.
• Working one on one with the students to provide valuable information about the institution, and helping student solve problems encountered at college.
• Duties include paperwork (degree audits and final checks, course substitutions, transient forms, test referrals, class enrollment, etc.); attending workshops and meetings to keep up-to-date information and changes needed to perform my other duties; and assisting in campus tours and student meetings.
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least two years prior-related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English (fluently able to converse, read, and write) a plus.

Closing Date

November 6, 2026.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by November 5, 2026, at 11:59pm.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. 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. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.

Background Check Requirement

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.

E-Verify

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

About the Institution

Founded in 1968, HC is currently the fifth largest community college in Florida’s State College System, serving more than 42,000 students each year at its five campuses, three centers and online platform. HC offers more than 200 academic options including the associate in art and associate in science degrees, college credit certificates, postsecondary adult vocational certificates, advanced technical diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and lifelong learning courses. The College has an annual budget of over $135 million and employs more than 2,200. Over 84 percent of HC graduates stay in the local community, and together, HC and its former students contribute more than $1.3 billion in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County.