Academic Advisor, Early College; Part-time

Position Description

Hudson County Community College

Part‑time, Academic Advisor, Early College

Salary Grade:
Hourly (Maximum of 24 hours per week)

Journal Square campus, with occasional travel to the Secaucus Center and partnering high schools

"Hudson is Home" is about our people. Hudson County Community College truly cares about our faculty, staff, students and community. At HCCC, you will be respected, supported, and valued! Our caring, collaborative, and diverse culture is what defines us and together we can and will achieve our dreams!

HCCC provides part‑time employees with paid sick time, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits plan option, flexible work schedules, employee discount marketplace, and more. Part‑time employees are authorized to work a maximum of 24 hours per week.

The Early College Program, within Student Affairs and Enrollment, seeks a part‑time Academic Advisor, located mainly at the Journal Square campus, with occasional travel to the Secaucus Center and partnering high schools. Academic Advisors are responsible for providing support to a defined population of students, as well as assisting with general advisement of students who seek assistance on campus.

• Offer fundamental academic guidance and assistance in major exploration, transfer opportunities, educational programs, and course enrollment.
• Help students with the enrollment process, explaining prerequisites and course sequencing.
• Follow office and institutional guidelines regarding documentation and maintenance of student records.
• Work with the Associate Director or designee to develop consistent communications and outreach for the Advisor’s cohort of students.
• Direct students to campus resources such as tutoring, career services, and other student support services.
• Collaborate with Early College staff to provide support and assistance with student events and workshops.
• Assist students with understanding academic requirements and course selections to fulfill degree goals.
• Provide information on academic policies, deadlines, and institutional procedures.
• Support on‑campus operations including, but not limited to, supporting students who drop in for support and assisting staff with student advisement.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services or a related field

• Experience working with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in various computer software and SaaS platforms like the Microsoft Office suite, Airtable or other CRM software.
• Strong interpersonal and listening abilities, focusing on understanding and supporting student needs.
• Problem‑solving skills and innovative thinking.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and adapt within a dynamic team environment.
• Bi‑lingual ability is a plus, especially proficiency in Spanish or Arabic, to better serve our diverse student population.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience in a higher education setting, particularly working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student body.
• Experience with technologies such as Ellucian‑Colleague, and EAB Navigate would be a plus.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically articulated in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties.

We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a comprehensive benefit program. For more detailed information about employee benefits please visit HCCC Benefits. As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies (Does not apply to Part‑time staff).

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services or a related field?

• Yes
• No