Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a full-time opportunity for the position of Career and Academic Advisor - P00907 with Advising. We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.
What You’ll Do
As a Career and Academic Advisor, you’ll perform responsible, independent and specialized work in the academic recruitment, advisement, registration, orientation and related functions for general student populations. (HIPPA) As part of your job responsibilities, you will create, receive, or review certain Protected Health Information (PHI). Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, you should use and/or disclose PHI only as permitted or required to do your job, to use all reasonable efforts to maintain the security of the PHI, and to prevent the unauthorized use and/or disclosure of the PHI. You should also maintain PHI as confidential and not divulge such information to any unauthorized third party for which PHI was not intended..
The day-to-day responsibilities will be:
Assists with New Student Orientation activities including facilitating and presenting on various topics.
Collaborates with faculty and staff to develop and implement retention strategies.
Develops implements and monitors Intervention strategies for at-risk students (e.g., Early Alert, Academic Probation and Suspension).
Serves on departmental and college committees.
Advises students regarding academic programs and requirements of TSC and other colleges and universities; assists students with educational and career planning, transfer programs, and other educational and/or career options; works with individual and small groups of first-time, transfer, returning and current students to discuss placement, programs of study, career goals and major selection, academic progress, transfer, and graduation/goal completion; assists students in developing individual learning plans; and facilitates advising workshops.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university. The Master’s degree is preferred, and may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Three years of related experience.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Tallahassee State College, we’re not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
What We Offer
We offer more than just a competitive salary of $43,585.35 - $47,072.18 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:
Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.
A Little About Us
Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Three years of related experience
- Master's degree (preferred; may substitute for one year of required experience)
- Ability to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA confidentiality rules
What We Do
Tallahassee State College is a post-secondary education institution that offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate and bachelor's degrees and in-demand certifications. The college is recognized for providing high-quality education, seamless transfer programs, and career training, aiming to foster a vibrant workplace community and support students in achieving their academic and professional goals.
