Student Services Advisor

Pensacola State; Northern, Town of Florida (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pensacola State College is hiring a Student Services Advisor to support student success through academic and career guidance. The role assists with admissions, financial aid, course and degree selection, and course registration.

The position collaborates with Academic and Student Affairs, interprets placement and transcript data, and refers students to tutoring and other resources to help them progress from enrollment to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an associate degree with relevant experience as required by college policy.
• Criminal background check required for all applicants.
• FDLE background check conducted on successful candidates.
• Employment eligibility per Florida statute § 435.04(2) applies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and career guidance to students.
• Assist with admissions, financial aid, course and degree selection, and course registration.
• Collaborate with Academic and Student Affairs departments and interpret placement and transcript information.
• Refer students to tutoring and other resources when necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited)**

Associate degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description

The Student Services Advisor supports student success by providing academic and career guidance, and assisting with admissions, financial aid, course and degree selection, and course registration.

This role collaborates with various departments in Academic and Student Affairs, interprets placement and transcript information, and refers students to resources such as tutoring, and other areas, when necessary. Advisors ensure students understand degree and graduation requirements while helping them navigate the college journey from enrollment to completion. This position reports to the appropriate level of administrator within the assigned area.

Location

This position is located on the Pensacola State College Warrington Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College OR an associate degree from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College and at least two years of relevant experience.
• Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
• Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.
• A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at the post-secondary level in a Student Services area.

Salary Range

$40,800.00 - $45,800.00

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin August 26, 2026. For first review by screening committee, the online application and supplemental materials must be received by August 25, 2026.

Benefits

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
• Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types are position specific.

Equal Opportunity

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any personon the basis ofrace,color,ethnicity,religion,sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law),national origin,age,disability, genetic information, pregnancy, ormaritalstatus inits educational programs, activities, or employment.

About the College

Located on Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, Pensacola State College is the oldest of the 28 institutions in the Florida College System. With six campuses and centers ─ Pensacola, Warrington, Milton, South Santa Rosa, Century and downtown Pensacola, the College serves approximately 26,000 students. Since opening its doors with 136 students in a Pensacola boarding house in 1948, more than 110,000 students have earned bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates from the College.

By joining the PSC family, you connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality. Explore our employment opportunities today.