Post Secondary Advisor

Overview

Join our team at Palm Beach State College. As the Panthers, we seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. This role involves providing comprehensive student advisement and coordinating program-related activities, supporting program operations, and delivering educational, vocational, and personal counseling to students, with a focus on low-income, potential first-generation college attendees.

The position requires a fluctuating schedule, including nights and weekends, and is grant-funded with continued employment contingent on grant funding.

• Advises students on course of study, course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites.
• Guides students and staff and answers questions regarding financial aid programs.
• Serves as liaison on special projects.
• Assists students in selecting a major or program and understanding educational, personal, and occupational strengths and limitations.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with the community to promote College partnerships and collaboration.
• Qualifies, registers, and monitors students in recruitment and retention programs.
• Assists students with issues via in-person, phone, email, and online chat; assists with registration paperwork and system registration.
• Analyzes test results and identifies areas requiring further attention.
• Coordinates or assists with implementing the program’s goals, objectives, and evaluation procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of their field; attends training workshops, conferences, meetings, and professional association events as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of related experience

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Fact-finding, analysis, and problem solving

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers; build relationships, manage expectations, and provide a high level of service
• Demonstrate critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Organize and prioritize multiple competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Research information for problem solving

• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver’s license

• Experience working with at-risk populations
• Teaching experience

• Student financial aid

• Bilingual speaking

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Stand for extended periods
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

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, responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

This is a grant-funded position with a fixed salary range. The minimum annual base pay is $44,587.00, with the final salary offer contingent on the candidate’s education and experience, and the availability of grant funds. This position is open until filled with a first review anticipated June 1, 2026.

• Culture:
  Inclusive environment with a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits:
  Tuition waivers and related programs.
• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Generous Time Off:
  Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and additional paid time off during breaks.
• Panther Perks:
  Remote or hybrid opportunities where available and wellness programs.
• Professional Development:
  Leadership programs and workshops.
• Retirement:
  State plans and optional 403(b) and 457 plans.

Ready to apply? Review the minimum qualifications and follow the application steps outlined by the Office of Human Resources. Background checks and drug screening may be required. The college provides updates to applicants after a selection is made and communicates position closings as applicable. This position is open until filled.