Part Time Academic Advisor

Part Time Academic Advisor

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Part Time Academic Advisor

Salary

$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Mount Laurel, NJ

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

01298

Department

EMSS

Opening Date

11/17/2025

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Description

Responsible for advising students in both an individual and group format regarding their educational needs, transfer and career goals; advising students on test interpretation; teaching students techniques for accessing information; and consulting with faculty and staff on student and academic issues.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise students in the areas of academic options and requirements within the context of an academic setting.

• Facilitate group workshops and developmental programming which will enable students to choose appropriate educational, transfer and career goals.

• Assist students in accessing appropriate educational planning information and resources.

• Review competitive application processes with students for RCBC programs and transfer programs and advise based on student interest and aptitude.

• Conduct pre-enrollment group meetings for newly admitted students to facilitate choices of appropriate course and program selection.

• Consult with instructional and administrative staff on issues and concerns that impact student life and the learning environment.

• Participate in and contribute to in-service training activities, which may improve advising activities.

• Refer students to professional agencies or authorities when circumstances require such action (e.g., medical, psychological, disability, etc.).

• Refer students to appropriate offices and services within the College to address their needs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline, counseling, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience Required:

Work experience in higher education, preferably within a community college setting.

Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements:

• Ability to mediate differences between student expectations and student experiences.

• Understanding and knowledge of student and institutional resources.

• Demonstrated intrusive counseling skills in actively monitoring student progress.

• Ability to be an advocate for constructive change.

• Ability to use and interpret academic development tests.

• Knowledge of academic advising principles within an open-admissions environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Computer skills in basic word processing, e-mail, web, and systems-related functions.

Additional Information

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:

Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.

Employee Classification:Part Time

Benefits- Part Time (https://rcbc.edu/sites/default/files/2025-02/RCBC\_Benefits\_at\_a\_Glance\_-\_Part\_Time\_0125.pdf)

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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline, counseling, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have work experience in higher education?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

Rowan College at Burlington County

Address

900 College Circle Drive

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054

Phone

856-222-9311 ext. 1584

Website

http://www.rcbc.edu