Success Advisor

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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26214

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Kaila Seay

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Classification Title Academic Advisor II Working Title Success Advisor Brief Position Overview

Access and Success is focused on promoting Montana State University’s commitment to making education accessible to all students and bringing students into supportive environments that set them up for success. We aim to break down barriers to access, promote personal and academic success, and cultivate leadership potential. Our commitment is to ensure that every individual from any background has the resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive and contribute meaningfully to a diverse and dynamic campus community.

As part of a multi-faceted and results oriented team, a Success Advisor is responsible for conducting intervention/advising meetings with students. Advisors are responsible for connecting with students identified as benefiting from additional support or those who seek out services for time management, test taking skills and learning strategies.

Position Number 4N6207 Department Access & Success Division Division of Student Success Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE .75 - 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $24.55 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Success Advisors are a critical component of the Access and Success team, supporting students through various support programs and any students from the campus community needing holistic support. Reporting to the Senior Access Officer, this position is housed within the Division of Student Success
, as part of the dynamic Access and Success team committed to advancing equitable student outcomes and enhancing student persistence and graduation.

• Conduct one-on-one and group appointments with students, reviewing appropriate learning strategies for students referred to them via referrals through the Navigate/Early Alert program, Residence Life, MSU 101, CARE team, as well as self-referral by students who know they need help with pursuing their degree.
• Assist students with decoding important information, navigating university resources, developing ideas and tactics (such as time-management, learning strategies, and goal-setting) to help students receive the full benefit of their education.
• Provide student-facing assistance and education on learning management via workshops, strategy clinics, hosting classroom lectures, assisting with the US 103 Learning Strategies course, and group appointments.
• Connect students with learning management instruction and support to enhance retention and degree completion in a variety of settings.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or a combination of education and/or experience from which comparable skills are acquired.
• Experience in student advising at the post-secondary level or experience with career/professional coaching.
• Demonstrated experience in program delivery and with a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated technical competence using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software & relational databases with a willingness to learn additional department and MSU specific software and programs.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced office setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems…