Advising Support Specialist, (Part-time)

County College of Morris Foundation; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The County College of Morris Foundation is seeking a part-time Advising Support Specialist to assist in clerical tasks and support the Coordinator of Veteran & Military Services at The Academic Success Center (TASC). Key responsibilities include administrative tasks, developing veteran materials, and coordinating with external community veteran groups.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, and familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This role demands flexibility and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in an office environment.
• Detail oriented, organized, and flexible.
• Previous experience working with the veteran community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks in support of office staff.
• Develop and update veteran student materials.
• Coordinate community veteran group communications.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat PDF files

Flexible and pleasant telephone manner

Comfortable working with various students

Independent and team worker

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Position Title

Advising Support Specialist (Part-time)

Job Summary

Perform clerical tasks in support of the Coordinator of Veteran & Military Services, AVP of Enrollment Management, and other professional staff in The Academic Success Center (TASC), including typing, filing, intakes of veteran files, compiling information for reports, placing and returning calls, and scheduling appointments, greeting visitors, updating, and preparing department correspondences and enrollment information in relation to veteran and other first-year students in TASC.

Develop and update veteran student material such as emails, letters, and flyers using various computer programs. Update and maintain student correspondence throughout the year and connect students to faculty and campus personnel.

Assist with organizing and participating in special advisement-related projects throughout the year for veteran and non-veteran students, responsible for making room arrangements and preparing all necessary materials and supplies.

Coordinate and communicate with external community veteran groups to ensure veteran students are informed of events and opportunities within CCM Veteran Center.

Provide evening coverage twice a week for the department. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma. Associate degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in an office environment.
• Skills: Detail oriented and organized. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Flexible, pleasant telephone manner, patient, and comfortable working with all students, their families, and college faculty and staff. Can work independently and in a team environment. Able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Previous experience working with the veteran community a plus.

Work Hours

Monday – Thursday – 9am to 3pm although hours may vary.