Part-Time Academic Advisor

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:

• 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.