Academic Advisor - Part Time

Delgado Community College; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a part-time Academic Advisor to guide students through degree planning, course selection, and requirements. The role also supports registration, audits, and records accuracy, contributing to overall student success.

Responsibilities include advising, assisting with enrollment processes, maintaining records, and coordinating with campus resources. A Bachelor degree or substantial experience is required, along with a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 8-10 years of work-related experience.
• 1 year of experience in higher education.
• Passing pre-employment criminal background screen.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic plans, course selection, and degree requirements (40%).
• Assist students with registration and degree audits (25%).
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation (10%).
• Participate in student registration and information sessions (10%).
• Support students in identifying and resolving academic challenges (5%).
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success initiatives (5%).
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed (5%).

Skills

Student advising

Course planning

Registration support

Records management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree or 8-10 years experience

Job description

Job no: 495111 Work Type: Staff Part-Time Locations: New Orleans, LA Categories: Academic Affairs College: DCC Department: Academic Affairs Sub department: Advising and Retention Type of Appointment: Part time

Regular Duties and Responsibilities

• 40% Advise students on academic plans, course selection, and degree requirements
• 25% Assist students with registration and degree audits
• 10% Maintain accurate student records and documentation
• 10% Participate in student registration and information sessions
• 5% Support students in identifying and resolving academic challenges
• 5% Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success initiatives
• 5% Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed

Required Education

Bachelor Degree or 8-10 years of work related experience.

Required Experience

1 year of experience in Higher Education

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.