Part-Time Academic Advisor
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Key details
- Salary
- $48K/yr
- Location
- New Brunswick, NJ, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 1–4 yrs
- Function
- Education & Training
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
microsoft officezoom
About the role
Part-Time Academic Advisor
SALARY: $23.00 per hour
OPENING DATE: 10/28/2026
CLOSING DATE: 11/17/2026 11:59 p.m.
UNIT: Unaffiliated (Part-Time)
DEPARTMENT: New Brunswick Center
REPORTS TO: Director, New Brunswick Center
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides holistic advising for students. Assists students with exploring options, setting goals, and creating plans 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 completions, following the Guided Pathways model.
- Assists with 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.
- Works collaboratively with Administrators on retention strategies.
- Assists students with accessing the Food Pantry.
- 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 (1) year of experience in student advising, enrollment services, counseling, or financial aid in 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Zoom Conference platform
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree
- Excellent written, computer, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
SCHEDULE: 20 hours per week
Typically Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
with occasional weekend or evening hours for special events.