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:

1. 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.