Part-Time Professional Coordinator​/Program Advisor, School of Education

Part‑Time Professional Coordinator/Program Advisor, School of Education

Job Title:

Part-Time Professional Coordinator/Program Advisor, School of Education

Location:

Padron Campus

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Job Family: STAFF - Support Staff

Grade: HF

Salary: $21.80 - $29.80

Department:
School of Education

Reports To:

Program Manager

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

First Review Date:
February 23, 2025

The School of Education (SOE) Advisor provides educational guidance, advisement and operational support for the School of Education programs and its three departments:
Early Childhood Education, K‑12 Teacher Education Programs, and the Center for Professional Development.

• Recommends courses and programs of study for new, continuing, transferring, certification and recertification students
• Advises students regarding admissions, academic testing and graduation requirements
• Conducts case management activities for a large number of students
• Provides individual career advisement and assists students in defining their educational goals
• Maintains regular communication with students regarding academic progress
• Tracks individual student performance and ensures that B.S. applicants have completed minimum admission requirements
• Assists students in completing the B.S. admission application (paper and online) and follows up for retention purposes
• Tracks individual student performance and ensures that B.S. graduates have completed academic requirements and paperwork for graduation
• Advises and assists students with academic difficulties
• Tracks student performance, participation and enrollment in SOE programs
• Creates, updates, tracks and maintains B.S. student enrollment and reporting databases for State Program Reports and Audits; ascertains program recruitment, enrollment, and completion reviews; approves Program Review Audits and Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Assists the Recruitment Manager with planning recruitment and retention activities for all SOE programs
• Coordinates with Admission, General Advisement, Veteran Affairs, and ISS representatives across all MDC campuses to maintain accurate student degree audit information
• Represents the School of Education at College, Miami Dade Community fairs and other venues to recruit students for the SOE programs
• Maintains and protects the privacy of program participants and their files, electronic or paper, in compliance with U.S. Department of Education requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related work experience in counseling, social work, education, or advisement
• Knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures
• Ability to organize and deliver presentations to audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and related computer programs
• Excellent organizational and decision‑making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, coworkers and the general public
• Knowledge of discipline‑specific materials, industry stand practices, and industry employment opportunities
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as school reports, databases, course catalogs, and transcripts
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when completing daily assignments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel to other college campuses, educational institutions, and outreach centers as required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a multi‑ethnic and multi‑cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff

The final candidate must successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

Mid‑Senior level