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Academic Advisor I

Daytona Beach, FL

$40K - $49K/yr

This role advises students on degree requirements, course selection, academic policies, registration, and graduation planning while promoting student retention, engagement, and success through ...

UHS

Associate Dean

Orlando, FL · On-site

Experience with student retention and faculty oversight is a plus. Must have strong computer and communication skill sand be detail oriented. Teaching experience is preferred.

Keiser University

Associate Dean

Orlando, FL · On-site

Experience with student retention and faculty oversight is a plus. Must have strong computer and communication skill sand be detail oriented. Teaching experience is preferred.

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Student Opportunity Coordinator (Grant)

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL • On-site

$22.95 - $27.45/hr

Full-time

Retirement

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Job description

Job Family Support Non-Exempt (SNE) Grade 12 Salary $22.95 - $27.45 Department Adult Education Reports To Director, Adult Education Closing Date October 10, 2026 FLSA Status Non-Exempt First Review Date July 24, 2026
Position Overview
The Student Opportunity Coordinator assists the students to obtain the wraparound services provided by the College and third-party agencies. This position supports the students with services to ensure retention in the program and transition to workplace readiness and post-secondary education.
This is a temporary grant funded position through December 31st year 2026 contingent upon grantor funding and grant extensions.
This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.
What you will be doing
Facilitates student access to wraparound services as part of the program in an effort to optimize student success
Identifies student needs, coordinates access and delivery of services
Reports service outcomes to departmental staff
Communicates with instructors to monitor student retention and completion, post-testing and transition to workplace or postsecondary education
Monitors individual student retention and completion of Integrated Education and Training programs
Serves as a resource to campus administrators, staff, and committees as they identify, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate resources for students
Collaborates with workforce agencies and college programs to deliver benefits for the students
Assists with student admissions and registration during peak period
Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience
All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
Knowledge of civic engagement and higher education
Demonstrated experience in partnership development
Ability to effectively manage marketing/events with multifaceted programming
Possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
Knowledge of communication principles, marketing techniques, strategies and processes while keeping abreast of current trends
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Preferences
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
For additional information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu

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