Job Description

Job Title

Adjunct Academic Advisor (Part-Time)

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

Benefits

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.

hr@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5704

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Summer holiday, Afternoon shift,

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