Part-time Student Services Assistant

About the role

The Part-Time Academic Advisor provides one-on-one as well as group academic, career and college transfer advising to students, resulting in heightened student engagement, comprehensive decision‑making and utilization of a wide range of services to support student success. The position has college‑wide responsibilities and requires travel between all campuses and off‑site locations. Flexible work arrangements may be considered. Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all leveraging the college’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. The institution is an Achieving the Dream Leader College, recognized for sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service‑learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑on‑one and group academic, career, and college transfer advising.
• Promote student engagement and informed decision‑making.
• Assist students in accessing college services and resources.
• Perform college‑wide advising duties and travel to all campuses and off‑site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution (required).
• Advising experience required; preferably at a community college.
• Experience with Health Science students and/or minority populations preferred.
• Bilingual/multilingual/Spanish‑speaking preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of student development theory, including career and transfer decision making.
• Experience in developmental or college‑level advising.
• Evidence of continued professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under‑resourced groups and first‑generation students.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy.

Skills

• Ability to work with a variety of technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for advising diverse student populations.
• Organizational and time‑management skills to manage a part‑time schedule with flexible hours.

Requirements

• Child Abuse Clearance.
• PA State Police Check.
• FBI Fingerprints.

Schedule

• 5 days per week, total of 25 hours per week (up to 29 hours during peak times).
• Availability required for day, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel between all campuses and off‑site locations as needed.