Post Secondary Transition Advisor

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About This Role

Responsible for student advisement and organizing activities for post-secondary access and guidance to dual enrolled, early admission, prospective, and newly admitted students by facilitating enrollment and helping students achieve their educational goals. Provides academic pathways information, academic acceleration options, goal setting, career guidance, financial literacy, testing and referrals to help students. This position requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including evenings, weekends, and possibly during holidays. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

What a day of a Post Secondary Transition Advisor looks like

Advises students as to course of study, course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites. Assists students in understanding educational, personal, and occupational strengths and limitations. Utilizes college and career exploration tools and individual coaching to build student confidence in their decision to attend college and pursue a specific field of interest. Coordinates and presents college transition workshops and assists with the planning and implementation of orientation for student outreach programs. Plans and implements program activities, and shared strategies for academic advising and enrollment services. Customizes the delivery of information to meet the needs of varying audiences and stakeholders, including high school students and staff, parents, local employers, and community organization partners. Educates prospective students on the benefits of college, builds awareness of college and career options and pathways, and fosters a college-going identity through individual and group interactions, as well as written communication. Tracks student progress by closely monitoring onboarding activity and registration data. Assists students with the course registration process, including required paperwork and online registration. Provides guidance to students and staff and answers questions regarding financial aid programs. Advises students in selecting a major or program. Assists in understanding educational, personal, and occupational strengths and limitations. Analyzes placement test results and identifies areas requiring further attention. Maintains current knowledge of field and profession. Travels to designated high schools, meetings, and professional association events outside of the College as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degreeOne year of related experience

Knowledge Of

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applicationFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within 30 days of employment

Skilled In

Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task managementManaging and resolving conflict in a positive mannerUtilizing various video conference platforms

Ability To

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of serviceInteract in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the publicWork with individual students to develop multiple models of academic successOrganize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectivenessTravel to other campus and off campus locationsWork in a variety of settings to deliver services to students without a decrease in performance

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, Or Special Requirements:

Regular physical attendance requiredValid Florida driver’s licenseSome periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures

Preferred, But Not a Must

Education and Experience

Master’s degreeExperience working with high school students or adults to provide academic and career advisingExperience working with at-risk populations

Knowledge Of

Issues influencing the academic potential of culturally and educationally diverse populationsStudent financial aid

Ability To

Bilingual speaking

Work Environment And Physical Demand

Reach and grasp objectsStoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawlStand for extended periods of timeUse of video display terminalUse of manual dexterity and fine motor skillsCommunicate information orally and in writingReceive and understand information through oral and written communicationProofread and check documents for accuracyOperate a motor vehicle

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $42,583.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. There is available medical and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Application Deadline

This position is open until 4/22/24

Wait, there is more!

Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. There is available medical and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

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Please review the following information in order to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation. An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

Application Deadline

This position will close on April 22, 2024 at 11:59pm