Enrollment Specialist, STEM Grant

Inside Higher Ed; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,636 - 69,545; Full time

Job summary

A community college is seeking an Enrollment Specialist for a STEM grant, based in Miami, Florida. This role focuses on coordinating student services, including advisement and retention for grant participants. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience working with college students. This is a temporary position, contingent on grant funding, with a full-time commitment and participation in retirement plans after six months.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with college students, providing advisement.
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advisement, registration, and career services for students.
• Develop and maintain electronic databases for case management.
• Assist students with advisement and career services.

Skills

Academic advisement

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Enrollment Specialist, STEM Grant

Location: North Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 1009004

Job Details: Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Non-Contractual (PENC) Grade 14 Salary $55,636 - $69,545 Department USDE STEM Smart Grant Reports To Grant Project Director Closing Date March 19, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date January 05, 2026

Position Overview

This Position is collegewide and serves students across all MDC campuses.

The Enrollment Specialist is responsible for coordinating participant identification and selection activities. This position provides case management and retention services to students participating in the grant program.

This is a temporary grant-funded position contingent upon grant funding through September 2026.

This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.

What you will be doing

• Coordinates advisement, registration, and career services for new and continuing students
• Secures and maintains student information and performs follow-up; communicates with students on a regular basis via in-person, telephone, mail and e-mail to resolve difficulties
• Develops and maintains electronic databases for case management and tracking student progress and participation
• Assists students with advisement and career services
• Coordinates with Grant Director to develop and implement strategies to achieve grant goals and objectives
• Coordinates initiatives designed to promote the College and the individual grant program
• Works with students to resolve academic difficulties; coordinates services and tracks performance and participation
• Participates in dissemination of project information to potential participants
• Participates in various departmental, campus and College initiatives related to recruitment, retention and student success
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology or related field and five (5) years of experience; working with college students including providing academic advisement and implementing intervention strategies
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives and policies and procedures
• Demonstrates working knowledge of College procedures regarding advisement, registration, graduation and career services
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applicable to area of responsibility
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of administration, faculty, students, and the community
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data for the purpose of reporting, while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to define problems, collect and manage student data in a secure environment
• Ability to organize and manage tasks in a timely mannerAbility to travel between campuses and to off-campus sites
• Ability to work flexible schedule including days, evenings, and some weekends
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff