Post Secondary Advisor

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

2d • $44,587 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing comprehensive student advisement and coordinating program related activities. Supports program operations and assists with identifying and selecting eligible participants. Delivers educational, vocational, and personal counseling to low-income students who are potential first-generation college attendees. Guides students academically, administers assessments, and facilitates referrals to support students in achieving their educational goals. Conducts targeted outreach initiatives and organizes academic and professional development workshops. This position requires working a fluctuating schedule, including nights and weekends. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of related experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Skilled in attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Skilled in fact-finding, analysis, and problem solving
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Ability to research information for problem solving
• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at-risk populations
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of Student financial aid
• Bilingual speaking

Responsibilities

• Advises students on course of study, course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites.
• Guides students and staff and answer questions regarding financial aid programs.
• Serves as liaison on special projects.
• Assists students in selecting a major or program.
• Assists in 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 utilizing a variety of formats such as in-person, phone, email, and online chat.
• Assists students with registration paperwork and registration on the system.
• 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 field or profession.
• Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings, and professional association events outside college locations as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC
• Tuition reimbursement
• Degree recognition award
• Educational leave
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation
• Leadership programs
• Professional learning workshops
• State retirement plan options
• Voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level