Academic Advisor: Empower Students & Shape Futures

irsc; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Indian River State College in Port Saint Lucie, FL is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide personalized guidance to a caseload of applicants through admission to completion. You will help with program planning, enrollment information, and retention initiatives to support student success.

Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration with faculty and staff, and offers comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive work culture designed to empower students toward their

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine desire to help students succeed and turn goals into actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to connect with diverse students.
• Ability to provide one-on-one advising and academic planning.
• Builds strong relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Advocates for students to ensure an inclusive advising environment.

Responsibilities

• Guides assigned caseload of applicants from admission through completion with program planning and enrollment assistance.
• Develops individualized Student Success Plans and monitors degree/certificate progression.
• Supports students with financial aid, registrations, and billing as needed.
• Proactively follows up to remove barriers to success and coordinates with campus resources.
• Reviews progress and updates Student Success Plans to ensure positive outcomes.
• Collaborates with faculty and departments to enhance the advising experience.

Skills

Passion

Communication

Personalized Guidance

Collaborative Partnerships

Student Advocacy

Job description

Indian River State College in Port Saint Lucie, FL is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide personalized guidance to a caseload of applicants through admission to completion. You will help with program planning, enrollment information, and retention initiatives to support student success.

Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration with faculty and staff, and offers comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive work culture designed to empower students toward their