Job Title

Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 16 Salary $71,171 - $88,963 Department Advisement and Career Services Reports To Director Closing Date November 13, 2025 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Revew Date January 28, 2026 Position Overview The Director of Advisement and Career Services is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services of the department. The Director also has the administrative responsibility of hiring, training, supervising and evaluating all personnel according to College policies and procedures. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees. What you will be doing Hires, supervises, and evaluates personnel Develops and coordinates programs and services related to academic and career advisement and the acquisition of employability skills Prepares and maintains budgets Coordinates the training of department and appropriate college personnel Responsible for providing academic and career advisement for students in the following categories: new, transfer, transient, undecided, and those not making satisfactory progress as outlined in the Standards of Academic Progress Verifies graduation eligibility Responsible for providing student support activities and resources including career exploration, employability skills and advising resources Assists students with clarifying their academic and career goals and resolves student issues as needed Disseminates information about articulation agreements and the rights of transfer students. Oversees the development and maintenance of employment opportunities for students and graduates Establishes linkages with MDC schools and academic departments to expose students to programs, services, resources and internship opportunities Establishes linkages with the local employer community for the purpose of increasing employment and internship opportunities for students and graduates Serves on Campus and College committees Makes recommendations and implements College policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting academic placement and transfer Performs other duties as assigned What you need to succeed Master's degree in Education, Psychology or other appropriate field and three (3) years of related experience All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practices. Knowledge of current employment trends and placement opportunities. Knowledge of computerized student information systems. Knowledge of federal, state and college EEO/AA/Diversity laws, guidelines and procedures Possess skills in budget preparation and fiscal management. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Possess employee development and performance management skills. Ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and/or media sources. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments Essential Position This function/position has been designated as essential. This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College. Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.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.