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Campus Director of Advisement and Career Services
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Campus Director of Advisement and Career Services
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Job Details
Job Title: Campus Director of Advisement and Career Services
Location: North Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1007446
Job Family: ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)
Grade: 16
Salary: $71,171 - $88,963
Department: Advisement & Career Services
Reports To: Director, Retention & Transition Services or Student Services
Closing Date: January 6, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
Next Review Date: October 22, 2025
Position Overview The Director of Advisement and Career Services is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services of the department. The Director also has the administrative responsibility of hiring, training, supervising and evaluating all personnel according to College policies and procedures. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.
What you will be doing
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates personnel
Develops and coordinates programs and services related to academic and career advisement and the acquisition of employability skills
Prepares and maintains budgets
Coordinates the training of department and appropriate college personnel
Responsible for providing 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 Progress
Verifies graduation eligibility
Provides student support activities and resources including career exploration, employability skills and advising resources
Assists students with clarifying their academic and career goals and resolves student issues as needed
Disseminates information about articulation agreements and the rights of transfer students
Oversees the development and maintenance of employment opportunities for students and graduates
Establishes linkages with MDC schools and academic departments to expose students to programs, services, resources and internship opportunities
Establishes linkages with the local employer community to increase employment and internship opportunities for students and graduates
Serves on Campus and College committees
Makes recommendations and implements College policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting academic placement and transfer
Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Master’s degree in Education, Psychology or other appropriate field and three (3) years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and seven (7) years of related experience
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practices
Knowledge of current employment trends and placement opportunities
Knowledge of computerized student information systems
Knowledge of federal, state and college EEO/AA/Diversity laws, guidelines and procedures
Possess skills in budget preparation and fiscal management
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Possess employee development and performance management skills
Ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and/or media sources
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend assignments
Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
We do not include the unnecessary site-only references or boilerplate, and the description complies with EEO statements regarding law knowledge.
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Job Details
Job Title: Campus Director of Advisement and Career Services
Location: North Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1007446
Job Family: ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)
Grade: 16
Salary: $71,171 - $88,963
Department: Advisement & Career Services
Reports To: Director, Retention & Transition Services or Student Services
Closing Date: January 6, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
Next Review Date: October 22, 2025
Position Overview The Director of Advisement and Career Services is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services of the department. The Director also has the administrative responsibility of hiring, training, supervising and evaluating all personnel according to College policies and procedures. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.
What you will be doing
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates personnel
Develops and coordinates programs and services related to academic and career advisement and the acquisition of employability skills
Prepares and maintains budgets
Coordinates the training of department and appropriate college personnel
Responsible for providing 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 Progress
Verifies graduation eligibility
Provides student support activities and resources including career exploration, employability skills and advising resources
Assists students with clarifying their academic and career goals and resolves student issues as needed
Disseminates information about articulation agreements and the rights of transfer students
Oversees the development and maintenance of employment opportunities for students and graduates
Establishes linkages with MDC schools and academic departments to expose students to programs, services, resources and internship opportunities
Establishes linkages with the local employer community to increase employment and internship opportunities for students and graduates
Serves on Campus and College committees
Makes recommendations and implements College policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting academic placement and transfer
Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Master’s degree in Education, Psychology or other appropriate field and three (3) years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and seven (7) years of related experience
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practices
Knowledge of current employment trends and placement opportunities
Knowledge of computerized student information systems
Knowledge of federal, state and college EEO/AA/Diversity laws, guidelines and procedures
Possess skills in budget preparation and fiscal management
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Possess employee development and performance management skills
Ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and/or media sources
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend assignments
Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
We do not include the unnecessary site-only references or boilerplate, and the description complies with EEO statements regarding law knowledge.
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