Job Details
Job FamilySTAFF- Support StaffGradeCTSalary$15.36 - $18.77 (Depending on Degree Earned)DepartmentAdministrative ServicesReports ToDirectorClosing DateOpen Until Filled FLSA StatusNon-ExemptFirst Review DateSeptember 22, 2026
Position Overview
The Part-Time Academic & Career Advisor assists students with defining and clarifying their educational and career goals and resolving issues related to academic difficulties.
This is a temporary grant funded position through June 30, 2027, contingent upon grantor funding and grant extension.
What you will be doing
- Provides 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
- Assists students with clarifying their career and academic goals
- Resolves student advisement issues
- Assists students with creating, following, and adjusting their individualized educational plan (IEP)
- Participates in scheduled training activities and workshops
- Provides admission, assessment and registration information
- Performs other related duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
- Bachelors 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 work well with students, faculty and staff
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.