Adjunct Academic Advisor; Part-Time

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please apply online with complete information and resume reflecting qualifications. For best consideration, apply prior to review date.
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Position Information

Job Title
Adjunct Academic Advisor (Part-Time)

Classification Title

Position Type
Faculty

Department
Counseling

Work Location
Main Campus

Duties

As a member of the Academic Advising Center & New Student Orientation, the Academic Advisor:

• Provides educational information about college academic programs and services for prospective and currently enrolled students.
• Orients new students toward an informed and successful start to their college experience.
• Assists students in assessing their interest and abilities by examining their educational goals, making decisions and developing short and long-term educational plans to meet their planned objectives.
• Interprets and reviews college placement examinations, Advanced Placement (AP), ACT / SAT scores, IB and CLEP (College Level Examination Placement) to ensure proper course selection.
• Provides accurate and timely information related to Career Programs and Transfer courses;
  Demonstrates knowledge about educational, institutional, corporate and community resources, as well as other college-wide programs and services.
• Presents on Academic Advising services to groups of students, classes, parents, and/or college staff.
• Provides programming and interventions in which Academic Advisors directly support students.

Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree and related experience, training, and knowledge in individual and group advising process related to college student academic and personal development required.
Preferred:
Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of community college students.

Qualifications
This position requires a strong commitment to student-centered learning that focuses on the development and success of the student; candidates should possess knowledge of academic advising theories and practices that support teaching, learning, and human development; prior experience working with a variety of students that include various levels of academic preparedness, multicultural and linguistic diversity, and economic status; individuals with fluency in more than one language are encouraged to apply.

Position Status
Part Time

Hours
Hours will vary – approximately 27 hours per week expected Evening and occasional weekend hours will be needed. Closing at least one evening required.
General hours:
Center is open from 8:30am-6:00pm Monday and Tuesday, and 8:30am-5:00pm Wednesday through Friday.
Hours vary during the summer, peak times, and break periods.

Salary/Wage $27.00/hour

Hourly/Salary Hourly

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Review of Applications Begins 09/05/2025

Posting Number FA00679P

Open Date 08/18/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online with complete information and resume reflecting qualifications. For best consideration, apply prior to review date.
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chicago Tribune
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • MVCC Website/Posting
  • Employee of MVCC
  • Other
  • No Response
• * Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you have experience in training and knowledge in individual and group advising process related to college student academic and personal development or related experience as required?
  • No, I do not have the experience
  • Yes, I have the experience
• * Do you have community college experience?

  (Open Ended Question)