Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, quality assurance, and direction to advising staff and projects. Works closely with the academic and career communities to support guided pathways. Oversees designated pathways coordination, implementation and evaluation of student retention programs. Provides student program expertise to staff; researches and resolves student complaints. What a day of a Student Development Manager looks like: Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly and indirectly to you. Monitors and evaluates the performance of your employees. Performs process improvement and efficiency analysis to provide exceptional service, identifies opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings, and implements improvements to benefit the student experience. Identifies areas of weakness or need for improvements then builds and implements solutions that align with processes and strategies while positioning professional advising staff to work with faculty to support student’s needs. Administers, manages and coordinates one or more advising programs and events. Evaluates the unit relative to its mission and suggest ways services may be refined. Maintains an advising caseload within designated pathway, as needed. Models behaviors in the program that result in establishing and maintaining a positive, respectful, appropriate environment. Advises students as to course of study, particular course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites. Assists them in selection of a major or program, course selections, assignments, scheduling, and placement. Reviews transcripts of transfer students for the purpose of course placement. Assists in understanding educational, personal, and occupational strengths and limitations. Provides information to the public, students, and staff regarding programs and services of a department, campus, or College. Advises students on college related matters. Prepares required reports for various internal and external requests. Designs and creates training content and materials for topic presentations. Maintains current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We’d love to hear from you if you have the following: Education and Experience: Master’s degree in higher education, college counseling, or related field of study Four years of related experience Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), state statutes, and rules of higher education Advising and student retention platforms Skilled in: Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Research and data analysis to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action Ability to: Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service Travel to other campus locations Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Regular physical attendance required Valid Florida driver’s license Some periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures Preferred, but not a must: Education and Experience: Experience with Workday Student Experience with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education and implementing best practices Supervisory experience Knowledge of: NACADA Core Values for Advising or Career Readiness Competencies Ability: Bilingual speaking Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: National Certified Counselor (NCC) Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency Reach and grasp objects. - Occasionally Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, fingers. - Daily Stand for extended periods of time. - Daily Use of video display terminal. - Daily Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Daily Proofread and check documents for accuracy. - Daily Interaction with general public. - Daily Operate a motor vehicle. - Occasionally Work a fluctuating work schedule. - Occasionally This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $57,778.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. This position is open until filled with an initial review date of September 14, 2026. Wait, there is more! Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans. READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation! Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College: Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel. Application Deadline This position is open until filled About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at (561) 868-3114 or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at (561) 868-3114 for assistance.

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