Academic And Career Advisor (Temporary)

Academic and Career Advisors play a critical role in helping students choose and enter a program that aligns with their long-range career goals, progress in their curriculum, and utilize both online tools and college supports that will enhance their success and help them complete their goals. The individuals facilitate academic plan development, career advising, registration assistance and academic strategy cultivation with an assigned caseload of newly admitted students, students in their first semester of enrollment and continuing students. Academic and Career Advisors maintain thirty (30) hours of advising availability per week, participate in on-going training provided by the Center and assigned academic department(s), facilitate early interventions, and regularly use available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.

Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community.

This position is located on the Airport, Beltline and/or Northeast Campus in the Academic and Career Advising department.

Master’s degree; or bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years’ experience in student services programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Midlands Technical College (MTC) believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are key pillars in achieving success in the classroom, workplace, and beyond. The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse group of faculty and staff as well as fostering a climate where all individuals and groups feel welcomed, valued, and heard. Through this commitment, MTC is maintaining a working and learning environment that fosters empathy, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.

EEO STATEMENT: It shall be the policy of Midlands Technical College to make employment decisions (recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment) without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic group, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

In accordance with South Carolina state law, Midlands Technical College is also committed to making qualified veterans a priority for employment.