Success Advisor

Success Advisor

The Success Advisor will hold one-on-one academic advising and career coaching appointments on various topics including, graduation plans, major/career exploration, decision making, maximizing campus opportunities, and goal clarification. The Success Advisor is a member of an integrated college team providing individual academic, career, and related support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through a specific academic program.

The Success Advisor provides a supportive environment of educational and career needs by ensuring students follow their approved course of study by building relationships with students while also guiding their career goals and reviewing pathways to graduation. The Success Advisor will engage students in post-graduate success by bridging the gap between college and lifelong career management skills; and develop educational programs and events and maintain key liaison relationships with university stakeholders.

Assists and empowers students to achieve academic success and social adjustment through a variety of student support activities. Coordinates services including academic tutoring, student learning centers, life skills support and coaching, etc. Shares resources with students through engagement and outreach opportunities.

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Master's Degree in Education, College Student Personnel Counseling, or Related Field is preferred.

The target salary range for this position is $44,592 to $54,000. The salary negotiated at the time of offer will be commensurate with education and experience while also considering internal equity. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, educational benefits for themselves and qualified dependents, paid parental leave, adoption benefits, generous paid time off, and access to professional development programs.