Academic Advisor (FT

Job Duties

If you're exploring new career opportunities or seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment, consider Mercer County Community College (MCCC). As a publicly supported institution committed to open access and student success, MCCC strives to attract, retain, and support a highly skilled and collaborative workforce—our most valuable asset. At Mercer, campus culture and belonging are celebrated, and our sense of community is deeply rooted in both our mission and daily practices.

With two distinct campuses—the James Kerney Campus in the heart of Trenton and our expansive 292-acre West Windsor Campus just six miles away—MCCC offers the benefits of a robust institution with the close-knit feel of a true community. In addition to meaningful work and a supportive culture, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes credit course tuition waivers for themselves, their spouses, and dependents—making higher education more accessible for the whole family.

With 69 degree programs and 35 credit certificate options, there are countless ways to grow with us—both personally and professionally.

Job duties include:

• Provide comprehensive academic, career, and transfer advising to an assigned caseload of matriculating students, supporting progression from enrollment through graduation.
• Guide students in majors with a professional phase by monitoring prerequisites, GPA requirements, entrance exams, and application timelines.
• Design, implement, and assess workshops and enrichment programming focused on transfer readiness, leadership development, scholarship attainment, career exploration, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate programming that supports successful transfer to four-year institutions, including EOF programs, HBCUs, honors colleges, and selective universities.
• Serve as a consistent mentor to students, providing guidance related to academic success, personal development, and life skills.
• Collaborate with faculty, Student Affairs, and campus partners (e.g., Honors, Career Services, Transfer Services, EOF) to enhance student engagement and access to resources.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment, advising, and student success events such as Transfer Fairs, Career Fairs, Advising Days, and orientation programs.
• Assist with the coordination of advising operations and provide administrative support to the Director as needed.
• Participate in institutional initiatives, committees, and professional development activities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned students, providing ongoing advising and support from registration through graduation.
• Maintain accurate student records, track academic progress, and ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, including FERPA and ADA.
• Advise students on academic standing, including probation and SAP requirements, and develop individualized academic success plans.
• Develop and implement communication and outreach strategies to support student retention, engagement, and program participation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of program goals, retention initiatives, and student success strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and report on student data to support program evaluation, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate training and provide guidance to faculty and staff involved in academic advising processes.
• Strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to expand student opportunities and resources.
• Support initiatives that promote access, equity, and inclusion, including targeted outreach to diverse student populations.
• Refer students to appropriate academic and support resources, including faculty office hours, tutoring services, and student support centers.
• Assist with pre-advising, summer bridge/success programs, and new student orientation activities.
• Participate in academic ceremonies, including convocations and graduation events.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

• Supervises part-time staff and work study.