Student Pathways Advisor

Daytona State College; Deltona, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona State College in Deltona, FL seeks an academic advisement professional to support students with enrollment, program planning and career goals. Responsibilities include evaluating credits, assisting dual enrollment, and guiding students through advisement processes.

The role emphasizes counseling diverse student populations, using student information systems, understanding FERPA, and providing intake advisement. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• One year of related experience in advising, student support, or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on enrollment, program requirements, and policies to prospective students, parents, and guidance staff.
• Inform students about majors and courses across campuses and assist with enrollment and career planning.
• Conduct unofficial credit evaluations for transfer students and provide intake advisement for dual enrollment and adult education.
• Advise students individually or in groups on academic progress and strategies to improve standing; screen applicants for special admissions programs.
• Assist with appeals, write letters of support when needed, and guide students through institutional processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of college programs, transfer options, and regulatory requirements (FERPA, state mandates).
• Train new staff and support faculty advisors; maintain student records and generate accountability reports.
• Participate in campus events and orientations; disseminate scholarship information and answer admissions questions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Presentation skills

Data-driven decisions

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Salesforce

Job description

Daytona State College in Deltona, FL seeks an academic advisement professional to support students with enrollment, program planning and career goals. Responsibilities include evaluating credits, assisting dual enrollment, and guiding students through advisement processes.

The role emphasizes counseling diverse student populations, using student information systems, understanding FERPA, and providing intake advisement. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.