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

Job Title: Part-Time Academic & Career Advisor (Grant-USDE STEM Smart) Location: North Campus Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 1007852 Job Details Job FamilySTAFF- Support StaffGradeCTSalary$15.36 - $18.77 (Based on Degree Earned)DepartmentGrant-USDE STEM Smart)Reports ToGrant Project DirectorClosing DateOpen Until Filled FLSA StatusNon-ExemptFirst Review DateOctober 28, 2024Position Overview This Position is collegewide and serves student across all MDC campusesThe 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. What you will be doing 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 ProgressAssists students with clarifying their career and academic goalsResolves student advisement issuesAssists students with creating, following, and adjusting their individualized educational plan (IEP)Participates in scheduled training activities and workshopsProvides admission, assessment and registration informationPerforms other related duties as assignedWhat you need to succeed Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of related experienceKnowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practicesExperience advising studentsKnowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures preferredFamiliarity with the student information systemEffective 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 organizationAbility to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to establish and maintain effective public relationsAbility to interact in a positive manner in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staffAbility to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignmentsAdditional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.