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Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Program Advisor, School of Education

Inside Higher Ed, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Program Advisor, School of Education Job Title:

Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Program Advisor, School of Education

Location:

Padron Campus

Regular/Temporary:

Temporary

Full/Part Time:

Part-Time

Job ID:

1008661

Grade:

HF

Salary:

$21.80 - $29.80

Department:

School of Education

Reports To:

Program Manager

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

First Review Date:

August 13, 2025

Position Overview:

The School of Education (SOE) Advisor provides educational guidance, advisement and operational support for the School of Education programs and its three departments: Early Childhood Education, K-12 Teacher Education Programs and the Center for Professional Development.

What you will be doing

Recommend courses and programs of study for new, continuing and transferring certification and recertification students

Advise students regarding admissions, academic testing and graduation requirements

Conduct case management activities for a large number of students

Provide individual career advisement to students and assist students in defining and clarifying their educational goals

Maintain regular communication with students regarding their academic progress

Track individual student performance and ensure that the BS applicants have completed the minimum requirements for admission to the programs

Assist students in completing the BS admission application process (paper and online) and follow up for retention purposes

Track individual student performance and ensure that the BS graduates have completed their academic requirements and paperwork for graduation

Advise and assist students with academic difficulties

Track student performance, participation and enrollment in the SOE programs

Create, update, track and maintain B.S. student enrollment and reporting databases for State Program Reports and Audits and ascertaint program recruitment, enrollment and completion reviews; approve Program Review Audits and student Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Assist the Recruitment Manager with planning recruitment and retention activities for all SOE programs

Coordinate with Admission, General Advisement, Veteran Affairs and ISS representatives across all MDC campuses to maintain accurate student degree audit information

Represent the School of Education at College and Miami Dade Community fairs and other venues to recruit students for the SOE programs

Maintain and protect the privacy of program participants and their files, electronic or paper, in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related work experience in Counseling, Social Work, Education, Advisement

All degrees should be from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

Ability to organize and deliver presentations to audiences

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and related computer programs

Possess excellent organizational and decision‑making skills

Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, coworkers and the general public

Knowledge of discipline‑specific materials, industry best practices, industry employment opportunities

Ability to read and interpret documents such as school reports, databases, course catalogs and transcripts

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when completing daily assignments

Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend assignments

Ability to travel to other College campuses, other educational institutions and outreach centers as required by the position

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements:

The final candidate must successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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