Student Development Advisor

palmbeachstate; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a Student Development Advisor to provide college-wide advisement within a Guided Pathway. You will advise students on programs, enrollment information, prerequisites, and assess transcripts for placement.

The role requires evening, weekend, and possibly holiday work to support student success and program outreach across campus locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; one year of related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with students and staff.
• Familiarity with student development theories and FERPA principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide college-wide student advisement and support within an assigned Guided Pathway.
• Guide students on programs, services, and enrollment information; assess transcripts for course placement.
• Serve as liaison for students on academic probation and suspension; advise on prerequisites and degree paths.
• Create individualized Guided Pathways for students and monitor progression toward degree or certificate.
• Utilize advising technology and platforms to manage caseload and communicate with students.
• Participate in outreach activities and support new student orientation programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Video conferencing platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for college-wide student advisement and supporting activities within an assigned guided pathway. Provides guidance to students regarding programs and services of the college and participating in outreach and selection activities of students. Serves as a liaison for students on academic probation and suspension programs, advising students in course of study and necessary pre-requisites, and assessing transcripts for prospective and current students for the purpose of course placement. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and possibly during holidays.

What a day of a Student Development Advisor looks like:

• Guides assigned caseload of students with program selection, program planning, and enrollment information and assistance. Follows up with each student in the assigned caseload to identify and resolve any barriers to success.
• Completes an individualized Guided Pathway for each student in the assigned caseload, closely monitoring and actively supporting each student's progression toward degree or certificate completion.
• Utilizes advising specific technology, frameworks, and platforms to manage caseload. Assists students with utilizing a variety of communication and delivery formats.
• Advises students as to course of study, particular course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites, and in selecting a major or program. Assists in understanding educational, personal and occupational strengths and limitations.
• Participates in and manages all phases of an assigned project. Plans and oversees the preparations and dissemination of project communications. Produces related project reports, as needed.
• Counsels students regarding their adaptability to a college environment. Analyzes test results and identifies areas requiring further attention.
• Reviews transcripts of students for the purpose of course placement.
• Handles requests from parents and students regarding programs, transfers, and degrees. May conduct workshops with parents regarding College or program information requirements.
• Provides support to the new student orientation program. This may include assisting with planning, development, and presentation.
• Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within 30 days of employment
• Student success platforms
• Student development theories

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
• Using various video conference platforms

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Work with individual students to develop multiple models of academic success
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Travel to other campus locations
• Work in a variety of settings to deliver services to students without a decrease in performance

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must :

• Bilingual communication (Creole or Spanish)

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Reach and grasp objects - Hourly
• Use of video display terminal - Hourly
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills - Daily
• Communicate information verbally - Hourly
• Communicate information in writing - Hourly
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication - Hourly
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy - Hourly
• Work a fluctuating work schedule - Occasionally

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to