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Project Veterans Thrive (TRIO Grant) - Academic Success Advisor (Temporary)

This is a temporary, grant-funded position, with an end date of June 30, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment up to a maximum of 3 years.

Project Veterans Thrive, a Student Support Services (SSS) Program, is funded through the TRIO division of the United States Department of Education. The SSS program is a five-year grant ). Project Veterans Thrive provides undergraduate veteran students, and their dependents, non-mandated support services, including academic advising, career planning, subject specific tutoring, scholarship guidance, graduate school advising, personal wellness counseling, assistive technology training, academic and personal skills building workshops, financial aid support, and personal finance literacy.

The intent of this program is to provide services to increase retention, student GPAs, and graduation rates of military-affiliated students. Project Veterans Thrive provides these enhanced academic support services to 120 students.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic advising and personal wellness counseling to participating students. The Academic Success Advisor supports students in completing their post-secondary education by providing targeted advice related to class selection, the development of educational plans, and monitors the academic progress of students in the program. Furthermore, the Academic Success Advisor provides personal wellness counseling to support students in the development of non-cognitive skills including academic & realistic self-appraisal, growth mindset, locus of control, positive self-concept, motivation and long-term goal setting.

This position will function as a team member of Project Veterans Thrive and will assist the Project Veterans Thrive Program Coordinator with carrying out the requirements of the grant.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to participants including support with course selection each term and the development of long-term educational plans.
• Provide academic advising related to withdrawals, plans for recovering from academic probation and avoiding academic disqualification.
• Offer advice that takes into consideration students' financial aid status, participation with the Department of Rehabilitation, personal learning preferences, and learning strengths and challenges, as it relates to course load and course selection.
• Closely monitor students' grades and academic progress towards graduation. Monitor barriers to students' ability to enroll or continue to make academic progress (academic holds, financial holds, etc.).
• Attend regular university-wide meetings that support the function of academic advising.
• Develop a close working relationship with the General Education Office and Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE) Office. Collaborate with the Department of Rehabilitation if a student is a client.
• Provide support to students with graduate school applications.

Personal Wellness Counseling

• Provide general educational and emotional support to students as it relates to their academic experience. While wellness counseling is not therapy, the Academic Success Advisor supports students with academic & realistic self-appraisal, growth mindset, locus of control, positive self-concept, anxiety, managing interpersonal conflicts, developing a support network, developing plans of self-support, motivation and long-term goal setting.
• Conduct workshops for students on the above-mentioned topics.
• Conduct trainings for part-time staff on the above-mentioned topics and help facilitate a culture of growth mindset.
• Participate in the development of a nurturing team-focused culture.
• Inform Veteran Student Services Director immediately of participants at risk to harm self or others and submit CARE reports as necessary.

Individual Support Plan Development

• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, support students in developing Individual Support Plans which serve as a guide for how students should engage with the various services offered by the program, given their unique needs.
• Identify students at risk for not persisting, including using CSUEB's early alert system in Bay Adviser. Help students revise their support plans accordingly.
• Coordinate with other departments and agencies as needed to support students in finding and making use of additional resources.

Financial Aid Support

• Support students in completing all necessary applications for Financial Aid, including the FAFSA, the CSUEB financial aid verification process, and scholarship applications.
• Support students with completing financial aid appeals as needed.
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Financial Aid Office personnel to maintain understanding of the financial aid process, student requirements for meeting academic progress standards, and required student-submitted financial aid documentation.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• The Academic Success Advisor is expected to keep accurate and timely…