Part-Time Academic & Career Advisor (Grant-USDE STEM Smart)

Miami Dade College • Miami, FL

49d • $15 - $19

About The Position

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, 2025, contingent upon grantor funding and grant extension.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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
• 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 interact in a positive manner in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures preferred
• Familiarity with the student information system

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees