Inside Higher Ed
Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Academic Advisor
Inside Higher Ed, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Position Overview
Job Title: Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Academic Advisor
Location: North Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 1008871
Job Details
Job Family
STAFF – Support Staff Grade
HF Salary
$21.80 – $29.80 Department
Criminal Justice Reports To
Department Chairperson Closing Date
Open Until Filled FLSA Status
Non-Exempt First Review Date
October 21, 2025
The Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Academic Advisor provides guidance, advisement, coaching and mentoring, course scheduling coordination, clerical and operational support for the Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS) or (BS) Program, Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) Program, to the Department Chairperson, and/or the School Director.
What you will be doing
Advises students regarding admissions, financial aid, academic testing, and graduation
Provides individual career counseling to students and assists new, continuing, transfer students to define/ clarify their educational goals and recommends courses and programs of study
Conducts case management activities for 250+ students (and growing)
Maintains regular communication with students regarding their academic progress
Tracks individual student performance and ensures that the BS or BAS graduates complete their academic requirements and paperwork to “walk” graduation
Creates, updates, tracks and maintains BS or BAS student enrollment and reporting databases for State Program Reports and Audits and ascertains program recruitment, enrollment, and completion reviews; approves Program Review Audits and student Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Gathers and prepares the information necessary to complete the baccalaureate year-end report
Assists the Chairperson with planning, recruitment and retention activities for all programs of study
Works with department Chairperson(s) to coordinate and assist with curriculum development and course scheduling for all BS or BAS courses; assists faculty with books/materials evaluation, ordering and distribution
Helps create and administer student surveys to ensure that the program meets expectations
Provides general information and answers student queries regarding the BS or BAS program
Represents department at recruitment fairs and other official activities
Reviews and evaluates transfer student transcripts from other institutions
Coordinates with Admission, Advisement, Veteran Affairs, and ISS representatives across all MDC campuses to maintain accurate student degree audit information
Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Bachelors Degree in related discipline and three (3) years of related work experience
All degrees must 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 other related computer programs
Possess excellent organizational and decision-making skills
Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, coworkers, and general public
Knowledge of discipline specific materials, industry standard practices, industry employment opportunities
Knowledge of higher educational programs and opportunities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as school reports, data bases, course catalogs and transcripts
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when completing daily assignments
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
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Location: North Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 1008871
Job Details
Job Family
STAFF – Support Staff Grade
HF Salary
$21.80 – $29.80 Department
Criminal Justice Reports To
Department Chairperson Closing Date
Open Until Filled FLSA Status
Non-Exempt First Review Date
October 21, 2025
The Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Academic Advisor provides guidance, advisement, coaching and mentoring, course scheduling coordination, clerical and operational support for the Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS) or (BS) Program, Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) Program, to the Department Chairperson, and/or the School Director.
What you will be doing
Advises students regarding admissions, financial aid, academic testing, and graduation
Provides individual career counseling to students and assists new, continuing, transfer students to define/ clarify their educational goals and recommends courses and programs of study
Conducts case management activities for 250+ students (and growing)
Maintains regular communication with students regarding their academic progress
Tracks individual student performance and ensures that the BS or BAS graduates complete their academic requirements and paperwork to “walk” graduation
Creates, updates, tracks and maintains BS or BAS student enrollment and reporting databases for State Program Reports and Audits and ascertains program recruitment, enrollment, and completion reviews; approves Program Review Audits and student Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Gathers and prepares the information necessary to complete the baccalaureate year-end report
Assists the Chairperson with planning, recruitment and retention activities for all programs of study
Works with department Chairperson(s) to coordinate and assist with curriculum development and course scheduling for all BS or BAS courses; assists faculty with books/materials evaluation, ordering and distribution
Helps create and administer student surveys to ensure that the program meets expectations
Provides general information and answers student queries regarding the BS or BAS program
Represents department at recruitment fairs and other official activities
Reviews and evaluates transfer student transcripts from other institutions
Coordinates with Admission, Advisement, Veteran Affairs, and ISS representatives across all MDC campuses to maintain accurate student degree audit information
Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Bachelors Degree in related discipline and three (3) years of related work experience
All degrees must 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 other related computer programs
Possess excellent organizational and decision-making skills
Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, coworkers, and general public
Knowledge of discipline specific materials, industry standard practices, industry employment opportunities
Knowledge of higher educational programs and opportunities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as school reports, data bases, course catalogs and transcripts
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when completing daily assignments
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
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