Part-Time Academic Advisor

Kayopmet; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex College is seeking a Part-Time Academic Advisor to provide holistic advising for current and prospective students. The role involves helping students explore options, set goals, and create actionable plans, with in-person and electronic advising sessions.

The position supports enrollment, financial aid deadlines, and campus resources, and may involve group advising, information sessions, and occasional weekend or evening events. 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• One year of student advising or related enrollment experience in a 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Provides holistic advising for students and assists with exploring options, goals, and plans.
• Communicates proactively with students throughout the student experience.
• Provides in-person and electronic academic advising for current and new students.
• Stays current with enrollment and support services and shares Financial Aid deadlines/regulations.
• Assists with program completions and Guided Pathways processes.
• Assists with preparation for and participation in group advising.
• Coordinates group or virtual sessions to inform students about planning and Middlesex College resources.
• Participates in verification of Non-Compliance reports.
• May assume administrative coverage in the absence of the Assistant Director.
• Works with Administrators on retention strategies.
• Assists students with accessing the Food Pantry.
• May lead information sessions at local community sites.
• May assist with telephone coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student advising

Enrollment services

Counseling

Financial aid knowledge

Diversity experience

Session coordination

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

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Part-Time Academic Advisor

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2343

Part-Time Academic Advisor

SALARY: $ 2 3 .00 per hour

OPENING DATE: 10/28/2026

CLOSING DATE: 11/17/ 2026 11:59 p.m.

UNIT: Unaffiliated (Part-Time)

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides holistic advising for students. Assists students with exploring options, setting goals, and creating plans 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 completions, following the Guided Pathways model.
• Assists with 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.
• Works collaboratively with Administrators on retention strategies.
• Assists students with accessing the Food Pantry.
• May lead information sessions at other local community sites.
• May assist with telephone coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Zoom Conference platform

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written, computer, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SCHEDULE: 20 hours per week Typically Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a . m . to 1 2 : 3 0 p . m . with occasional weekend or evening hours for special events.