Job Description
SALARY: $63,109.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 1/28/2026
CLOSING DATE: 2/21/2026 11:59 p.m.
UNIT: Grants & Special Projects
DEPARTMENT: First Generation Pathways
REPORTS TO: Project Director, TRIO
Provides holistic advising for students; assists students in exploring options, setting goals, and creating a plan to achieve desired outcomes; communicates proactively with students throughout all phases of the student experience.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides holistic and intrusive advising for TRIO students including assisting students with course selection and registration, transfer to 4-year university/college admission, and financial aid process.
Assists TRIO students with complex academic situations, understanding institutional policy and procedure, and completion of forms and documents.
Addresses and anticipates student inquiries in-person, by phone, or via e-mail regarding academic advising, withdrawal dates, transcript evaluation, and more.
Provides in-person and virtual academic advising for TRIO students, including at both Perth Amboy and New Brunswick Centers on a rotating basis.
Gathers data and maintains confidential files of program participants. Prepares reports and written narratives according to grant requirements.
Conducts workshops in multi-modalities on a range of topics related to academic success skills, financial literacy, career readiness, and goal setting with a focus on community colleges.
Monitors TRIO student academic, career, personal, and career progress and develops plans for student success.
Assists with the recruitment and selection of TRIO participants.
Assists in the development and execution of the Summer Success Program for eligible TRIO students.
Attends workshops, webinars, or conferences to stay current on best practices, student-centered trends, and policy initiatives related to TRIO/underrepresented student populations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
One (1) year of related experience in a student services, academic advising, teaching, or counseling area of an educational environment that required excellent interpersonal and student services skills
Driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel
Experience working with underrepresented student populations
Ability to work independently, as well as part of the team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Excellent written, computer, and verbal interpersonal skills
Experience with training, public speaking, and/or conducting presentations
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Duration: Until 9/30/2030, with the potential to extend beyond this date contingent on funding
SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends.
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
This is a specially funded position, dependent for its existence upon federal, State, or other non-College operating funds, and is not funded pursuant to the regular College budget. Continued employment is always contingent upon satisfactory performance and College needs. Grant funded positions are also contingent upon continued funding. This appointment is for the specified period only. Employment beyond the expiration date of the grant is subject to appropriate provisions of existing collectively bargained agreements in effect at the time for employees covered by those agreements.
Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.
OPENING DATE: 1/28/2026
CLOSING DATE: 2/21/2026 11:59 p.m.
UNIT: Grants & Special Projects
DEPARTMENT: First Generation Pathways
REPORTS TO: Project Director, TRIO
Provides holistic advising for students; assists students in exploring options, setting goals, and creating a plan to achieve desired outcomes; communicates proactively with students throughout all phases of the student experience.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides holistic and intrusive advising for TRIO students including assisting students with course selection and registration, transfer to 4-year university/college admission, and financial aid process.
Assists TRIO students with complex academic situations, understanding institutional policy and procedure, and completion of forms and documents.
Addresses and anticipates student inquiries in-person, by phone, or via e-mail regarding academic advising, withdrawal dates, transcript evaluation, and more.
Provides in-person and virtual academic advising for TRIO students, including at both Perth Amboy and New Brunswick Centers on a rotating basis.
Gathers data and maintains confidential files of program participants. Prepares reports and written narratives according to grant requirements.
Conducts workshops in multi-modalities on a range of topics related to academic success skills, financial literacy, career readiness, and goal setting with a focus on community colleges.
Monitors TRIO student academic, career, personal, and career progress and develops plans for student success.
Assists with the recruitment and selection of TRIO participants.
Assists in the development and execution of the Summer Success Program for eligible TRIO students.
Attends workshops, webinars, or conferences to stay current on best practices, student-centered trends, and policy initiatives related to TRIO/underrepresented student populations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
One (1) year of related experience in a student services, academic advising, teaching, or counseling area of an educational environment that required excellent interpersonal and student services skills
Driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel
Experience working with underrepresented student populations
Ability to work independently, as well as part of the team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Excellent written, computer, and verbal interpersonal skills
Experience with training, public speaking, and/or conducting presentations
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Duration: Until 9/30/2030, with the potential to extend beyond this date contingent on funding
SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends.
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
This is a specially funded position, dependent for its existence upon federal, State, or other non-College operating funds, and is not funded pursuant to the regular College budget. Continued employment is always contingent upon satisfactory performance and College needs. Grant funded positions are also contingent upon continued funding. This appointment is for the specified period only. Employment beyond the expiration date of the grant is subject to appropriate provisions of existing collectively bargained agreements in effect at the time for employees covered by those agreements.
Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The TRIO Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Edison offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
