Success Advisor

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Position Title:

Academic Advisor II (Success Advisor)

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26214

Contact Information:
Kaila Seay

kaila.seay

Classification:
Classified, Hourly, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary: $20.49 - $25.61 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Access and Success promotes Montana State University’s commitment to making education accessible to all students and to support students in environments that set them up for success. We break down barriers to access, promote personal and academic success, and cultivate leadership potential, ensuring every individual has the resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive on campus.

• Conduct one‑on‑one and group advising appointments with students referred through Navigate/Early Alert, Residence Life, MSU 101, CARE team, or self‑referral.
• Help students decode university resources and develop strategies—time‑management, learning strategies, goal‑setting—to enhance academic success.
• Provide student‑facing instruction via workshops, strategy clinics, classroom lectures, and assistance with US 103 Learning Strategies course.
• Connect students with learning‑management instruction and support to increase retention and degree completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent through education/experience.
• Experience in student advising at post‑secondary level or career/professional coaching.
• Demonstrated program delivery skills and professionalism.
• Technical competence with personal computers and common software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, relational databases).
• Experience working in a fast‑paced office setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and engage in candid conversations with students.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience facilitating small‑group workshops and classes.
• Knowledge of higher‑education trends and workforce development.
• Understanding of teaching and learning pedagogy.
• Knowledge of higher‑education system and related services.

• Desire to work with college students.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills.
• Independent and team‑oriented problem‑solving.
• Integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to troubleshoot and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to represent the office professionally and engage effectively with all stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to student success.

Screening of applications will begin on 12/12/2025 and will continue until an adequate applicant pool is established.

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Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Requirements include knowledge, skill, and/or ability. This position has no supervisory duties.

Maintain a fixed weekly schedule with occasional events and student interactions during evenings and weekends.