Academic Advisor-Pooled Job Perth Amboy area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

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Academic Advisor-Pooled

Part Time Edison Main Campus, Edison, NJ, US

The Academic Advising department at Middlesex College invites applications for part-time Academic Advisors at our main Edison Campus and at the College’s Perth Amboy and New Brunswick Centers.

Please be aware that these are pooled positions. Your completed application will enable hiring officials to contact you at some point in the future if and when a hiring need arises.

SALARY: $23.00 per hour

UNIT: Unaffiliated (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT: Academic Advising

REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Advising

Principal Responsibilities

Provides holistic advising for students; assists students in exploring options, setting goals, and creating a plan to achieve desired outcomes.

Communicates proactively with students throughout all phases of the student experience.

Provides in-person and electronic academic advising for current and new students.

Stays current with enrollment and support services for students; provides students with Financial Aid-related deadlines and regulations and actively refers students to support services.

Assists students with program completion, following the Guided Pathways model.

Assists in the preparation for and participation in Group Advising.

Coordinates group or virtual sessions for students to learn about Student Planning and Middlesex College resources.

Participates in the verification of Non-Compliance reports.

May assume administrative coverage in the absence of the Assistant Director.

May lead information sessions at other local community sites.

May assist with telephone coverage.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
One year of experience in student advising, enrollment services, counseling, or financial aid in a higher education environment
Experience working with diverse student populations
Experience coordinating information sessions in-person and virtually
Knowledge of resources available to students who do not qualify for traditional financial aid
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Zoom Conference platform

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree
Ability to meet flexible work schedule requirements that include evenings and weekend hours in accordance with departmental needs
Excellent written, computer, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Supplemental Information

SCHEDULE: Up to 20 hours per week

Please indicate day, evening, and/or Saturday availability in your application.

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