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Fairleigh Dickinson University lists this Advisement Counselor (Bilingual) opportunity in teaneck township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Title:
Advisement Counselor (Bilingual)
Campus:
Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Department:
Academic Advising & Student Success-Metro
Hiring Manager:
Andrea Mosca
Hiring Manager Title:
Director, Center for Academic Advising & Student Success
Position Type:
Professional Administrative
Grade:
25
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary:
$55,000-60,000
General Benefits
This position provides a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/visioninsurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employerpaid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well asvarious voluntary benefits including but not limited tosupplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, andFSA / HSA .
Status:
Full-Time
Months Worked:
12 Month
Job Summary:
The incumbent reports to the Director of the Advising Center on theMetropolitan Campus. The primary responsibilities of this positionare to engage in all student advisement service, in Spanish, ofstudents in the HACER and Puerta al Futuro programs of FDU’sHispanic Center as well as for undergraduate students in BectonCollege, and the School of Psychology and Counseling. Providesassistance and support for Open Houses, Orientation, and AdmittedStudent Day programs. This advisor will work closely in deliveringadvising services to all members of the college community, inaddition to working closely with other support offices on thestudents’ behalf.
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree with two – three years’ experience in advisingand student program planning or equivalent combination required.Master’s Degree in counseling, student personnel administration orrelated field highly desirable.
2. Fluency and literacy in both Spanish and English (preferablynative speaker of one of these languages with superior-levelproficiency, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines at the other).
3. Must have an understanding of retention and first year studentissues in general and with special focus on issues offirst-generation and immigrant students.
4. Ability to learn extensive requirements, policies and proceduresand explain them to students and their family members as well ascommunity members, in both English and Spanish.
5. Excellent oral, written, and listening skills in both Englishand Spanish with a sensitivity to student needs.
6. Familiarity with the North Jersey Hispanic Community and itscultural practices.
7. Excellent organizational, problem solving and time managementskills.
8. Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word,Excel, Access, database software and web navigation. Experiencewith student databases, self-service, advise and degree auditsystems is desirable.
9. Willing and able to work non-standard hours as required,including evenings, weekends and holidays.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with students,staff and faculty.
11. Ability to contribute to a supportive, team-orientedenvironment.
12. Willing and able to work non-standard hours as required,including evenings and weekends.
13. Valid driver’s license and accessibility to a car for travel tothe Metropolitan Campus and/or off-campus locations asrequired.
14. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizingthe background check.
Hours Worked
35
Posting Date:
09/04/2026
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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