Part-Time Academic & Career Advisor

Inside Higher Ed; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,159 - 25,857; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Miami is seeking a Part-Time Academic & Career Advisor to guide students in defining their educational and career objectives. Responsibilities include providing academic advisement, assisting students with their educational plans, and conducting workshops. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant advising experience. A flexible schedule is required, including potential evening and weekend assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of related experience advising students.
• Knowledge of college organization, goals, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and career advisement for various student categories.
• Assist students in clarifying career and academic goals.
• Resolve student advisement issues.
• Assist students with their individualized educational plans.
• Conduct training activities and workshops.

Skills

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles

Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations

Ability to interact positively in a multicultural environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field

Job description

Part-Time Academic & Career Advisor

Location: Hialeah Campus
Job Type: Temporary – Part Time
Reports To: Director
Salary: $15.36 – $18.77 (Depending on Degree Earned)

Position Overview: The Part-Time Academic & Career Advisor assists students in defining and clarifying their educational and career goals and resolves issues related to academic difficulties. This is a temporary grant funded position through June 30, 2026, contingent upon grantor funding and grant extension.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and career advisement for students in the following categories: new, transfer, transient, undecided, and those not making satisfactory progress as outlined in the Standards of Academic Progress.
• Assist students with clarifying their career and academic goals.
• Resolve student advisement issues.
• Assist students with creating, following, and adjusting their individualized educational plan (IEP).
• Participate in scheduled training activities and workshops.
• Provide admission, assessment and registration information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of related experience.
• Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practices.
• Experience advising students.
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with the student information system.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner in a multi‑ethnic and multi‑cultural environment with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate must successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.