Part-Time Clerk, Recruitment/Pre-College Advisement

Inside Higher Ed; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Part-Time Clerk for Recruitment/Pre-College Advisement at the Hialeah Campus. The role includes recommending courses, facilitating enrollment, and supporting students with testing and course selection. Applicants should have a high school diploma and clerical experience, with strong communication skills and a commitment to working in a diverse environment. This position offers flexible scheduling with evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Six months of clerical experience required.
• Understanding of college organization and policies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Recommends language courses and registers students.
• Facilitates the enrollment process.
• Conducts orientation sessions for new students.
• Assists students with course selection.
• Compiles attendance and enrollment data.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Clerical work knowledge

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Title: Part‑Time Clerk, Recruitment/Pre‑College Advisement

Location: Hialeah Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

Job ID: 1008918

Job Family: STAFF – Support Staff

Grade: C1

Salary: $14.00 – $15.00

Department: Recruitment/Pre‑College Advisement

Reports To: Office Supervisor

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

First Review Date: December 10, 2025

The Part‑Time Clerk performs basic clerical and administrative support duties.

Responsibilities

• Recommends language courses and registers students
• Facilitates the enrollment process
• Assists students with interpreting placement testing results and course selection process
• Organizes and conducts orientation sessions for new students
• Refers students to appropriate departments for additional assistance as needed
• Conducts follow‑up activities such as classroom visits to provide early registration assistance and general advisement in order to increase student success and retention
• Compiles attendance and enrollment data
• Works closely with the supervisor to offer guidance to students as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of six (6) months of clerical experience
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of clerical work
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
• Ability to work well in a multi‑ethnic and multi‑cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

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