P/T Student Advisor

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,981,000 - 50,145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a P/T Temporary Student Advisor for undergraduate advisement at a New York university. The role is hybrid (on-site Mon–Thu, Fridays remote) for 20 hours weekly, with a 2-month contract and potential extension. Direct W2 employment only, no C2C or third-party referrals.

The advisor will guide students through academic planning, course selection, and referrals to campus resources, supporting non-traditional and undergraduate populations in a student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience advising or supporting students in higher education settings.
• Student-centered approach with empathetic communication.
• Comfort navigating SIS and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement and assist with course registration.
• Identify at-risk students and refer to campus support resources.
• Maintain proactive outreach via email/phone and advising appointments.

Skills

Student-centered mindset

Empathetic communication

Administrative acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SIS

Academic tracking tools

Scheduling software

Job description

P/T Temporary Student Advisor (Higher Education)

Location: New York, NY 10003 (Hybrid: Onsite Mon–Thu, Fridays Remote)

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.00 / hour W2

Schedule: Part-Time (20 Hours / Week – Flexible schedule Monday through Thursday onsite; Fridays remote or off)

Duration: 2-Month Contract (Extension potential through November)

Employment Terms: STRICTLY DIRECT W2 ONLY. No Corp-to-Corp (C2C), no third parties, and no agency referrals.

Position Overview

We are seeking a student-centered, detail-oriented P/T Temporary Student Advisor to support undergraduate academic advisement and student success initiatives within a premier university's Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies. Operating in a hybrid capacity for 20 hours per week (onsite Monday through Thursday, with Fridays remote), you will work directly with undergraduate students—guiding them through academic planning, course registration, and referral pathways for academic and personal success. This role is ideal for an experienced higher education professional or academic counselor who thrives in a student-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Advisement & Course Registration: Meet individually with undergraduate students to review academic progress, clarify degree requirements, and assist with course selection and registration.
• Student Success & Intervention Referrals: Monitor student engagement and progress; identify students who may need additional support and coordinate warm handoffs/referrals to campus Student Success teams and academic resources.
• Student Outreach & Follow‑Up: Maintain timely proactive follow‑ups via email, phone, and scheduled advising appointments to ensure continuous student retention and progress.
• Administrative Records: Maintain accurate digital student interaction logs and advising notes within institutional record systems.

Qualifications & Core Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience advising, counseling, or supporting students in a higher education / university setting is strongly preferred. Candidates with strong high school academic advising / college guidance experience will also be considered.
• Student‑Centric Mindset: Empathetic, approachable, and proactive communication style with a passion for supporting non‑traditional, adult, or undergraduate student populations.
• Administrative Acumen: Comfort navigating student information systems (SIS), academic tracking tools, and scheduling software.
• Schedule & Availability: Ability to work 20 hours per week (onsite in 10003 Monday–Thursday; Fridays flexible/remote). Immediate availability for a 2‑month assignment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field preferred.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Location: New York, NY 10003 (Greenwich Village Area).
• Work Arrangement: Onsite Monday – Thursday; Fridays are remote.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.