Advisement Counselor (Bilingual)

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition grant

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Life insurance and long-term sickness/

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ invites applications for an Advisement Counselor (Bilingual). Reporting to the Director of the Advising Center, you will provide advisement in Spanish to HACER and Puerta al Futuro program students, support Open Houses, Orientation, Admitted Student Day, and coordinate with campus offices to enhance student success.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), strong bilingual communication, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2–3 years advising or student program planning experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Understanding of retention and first-year student issues, esp. first-generation and immigrant students.
• Ability to explain policies in English and Spanish to students and families.
• Excellent oral and written communication in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Advise students in Spanish for HACER and Puerta al Futuro programs.
• Support Open Houses, Orientation, and Admitted Student Day activities.
• Collaborate with campus offices to deliver advising services to the college community.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Student advising

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database/degree audit systems ( desirable)

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details (Default Section)

Job Title:

Advisement Counselor (Bilingual)

Campus:

Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department:

Academic Advising & Student Success-Metro

Hiring Manager:

Andrea Mosca

Hiring Manager Title:

Director, Center for Academic Advising & Student Success

Position Type:

Professional Administrative

Grade:

25

FLSA:

Exempt

Salary:

$55,000-60,000

General Benefits

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/visioninsurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employerpaid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well asvarious voluntary benefits including but not limited tosupplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, andFSA / HSA .

Status:

Full-Time

Months Worked:

12 Month

Job Summary:

The incumbent reports to the Director of the Advising Center on theMetropolitan Campus. The primary responsibilities of this positionare to engage in all student advisement service, in Spanish, ofstudents in the HACER and Puerta al Futuro programs of FDU’sHispanic Center as well as for undergraduate students in BectonCollege, and the School of Psychology and Counseling. Providesassistance and support for Open Houses, Orientation, and AdmittedStudent Day programs. This advisor will work closely in deliveringadvising services to all members of the college community, inaddition to working closely with other support offices on thestudents’ behalf.

Required Qualifications:

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree with two – three years’ experience in advisingand student program planning or equivalent combination required.Master’s Degree in counseling, student personnel administration orrelated field highly desirable.
2. 2. Fluency and literacy in both Spanish and English (preferablynative speaker of one of these languages with superior-levelproficiency, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines athttps://www.actfl.org/resources/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012,in the other).
3. 3. Must have an understanding of retention and first year studentissues in general and with special focus on issues offirst-generation and immigrant students.
4. 4. Ability to learn extensive requirements, policies and proceduresand explain them to students and their family members as well ascommunity members, in both English and Spanish.
5. 5. Excellent oral, written, and listening skills in both Englishand Spanish with a sensitivity to student needs.
6. 6. Familiarity with the North Jersey Hispanic Community and itscultural practices.
7. 7. Excellent organizational, problem solving and time managementskills.
8. 8. Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word,Excel, Access, database software and web navigation. Experiencewith student databases, self-service, advise and degree auditsystems is desirable.
9. 9. Willing and able to work non-standard hours as required,including evenings, weekends and holidays.
10. 10. Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with students,staff and faculty.
11. 11. Ability to contribute to a supportive, team-orientedenvironment.
12. 12. Willing and able to work non-standard hours as required,including evenings and weekends.
13. 13. Valid driver’s license and accessibility to a car for travel tothe Metropolitan Campus and/or off-campus locations asrequired.
14. 14. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizingthe background check.

Hours Worked

35

Posting Date:

09/04/2026

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter