What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor - TRIO position at Miami Dade College?
This position will work with students to resolve academic difficulties, coordinate service delivery, and track student performance, participation and persistence. Works with the Enrollment Advisor to coordinate tutoring activities, academically advise students, and implement workshops developed by the Advisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides information and assistance to students regarding admissions, financial aid, academic testing, academic and graduation requirements and in interpreting college catalog
- Provides individual personal and career counseling to students
- Provides advisement for program guidelines, time management tips, proper classroom etiquette, and schedules for students
- Advises and resolves student academic difficulties
- Coordinates tutoring activities
- Tracks student performance, participation and persistence
- Assists faculty and staff in identifying and recognizing students at risk of dropping out of college
- Implements intervention strategies for at-risk students
- Recognizes needs for students requiring specialized intervention not available on Campus
- Conducts workshops according to student needs
- Participates in the development of student services initiatives to support the objectives of the program
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology or related discipline from an accredited institution and three (3) years of related work experience
- All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
- Possess excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
- Possess proficient communication skills (verbal and written)
- Possess excellent student supervisory, leadership, organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to provide advisement and time management skills to students
- Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under limited time constraints
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
- Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.