Academic Advisor-Pooled

Middlesex College; Edison (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex College is seeking part-time Academic Advisors for its Edison Campus and other centers. The role involves providing holistic advising to students, assisting with enrollment, and coordinating information sessions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in student services. This is a pooled position with a flexible schedule, offering up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in student advising or enrollment services.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides holistic advising for students.
• Communicates proactively with students throughout their experience.
• Assists students with program completion.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Coordination

Diversity Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom Conference

Job description

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The Academic Advising department at Middlesex College invites applications for part-time Academic Advisors at our main Edison Campus and at the College’s Perth Amboy and New Brunswick Centers.

Please be aware that these are pooled positions. Your completed application will enable hiring officials to contact you at some point in the future if and when a hiring need arises in the future.

SALARY: $23.00 per hour

UNIT: Unaffiliated (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT: Academic Advising

REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Advising

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides holistic advising for students; assists students in exploring options, setting goals, and creating a plan to achieve desired outcomes.
• Communicates proactively with students throughout all phases of the student experience.
• Provides in-person and electronic academic advising for current and new students.
• Stays current with enrollment and support services for students; provides students with Financial Aid-related deadlines and regulations and actively refers students to support services.
• Assists students with program completion, following the Guided Pathways model.
• Assists in the preparation for and participation in Group Advising.
• Coordinates group or virtual sessions for students to learn about Student Planning and Middlesex College resources.
• Participates in the verification of Non-Compliance reports.
• May assume administrative coverage in the absence of the Assistant Director.
• May lead information sessions at other local community sites.
• May assist with telephone coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of experience in student advising, enrollment services, counseling, or financial aid in higher education environment
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Experience coordinating information sessions in-person and virtually
• Knowledge of resources available to students who do not qualify for traditional financial aid
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Zoom Conference platform
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Ability to meet flexible work schedule requirements that include evenings and weekend hours in accordance with departmental needs
• Excellent written, computer, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SCHEDULE: Up to 20 hours per week

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Please indicate day, evening, and/or Saturday availability in your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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