Student Success Advisor

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• Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
• Location:
  
  Cedar City, UT
• Job Type: Part‑Time Hourly
• Job Number:
• Division:
  Advancement & Enrollment Management
• Closing:
  Continuous
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work independently and in a team is crucial. This position will assist students with academic advising, graduation planning, class schedules, degree planning, and other student services functions.

Date of first consideration: 12/06/2025.

• Advise online and/or graduate students for degree planning, outreach, mentorship, tutoring and other retention efforts.
• Perform and coordinate outreach to students as needed.
• Advise potential, current, and former students during phone appointments, via email, video chat, and/or in‑person.
• Advise students of general education, major, and graduation requirements.
• Develop, perform, and assess appropriate developmental advising programs for engaging students and monitoring student progress toward academic and career goals.
• Collaborate with departments to meet student needs.
• Maintain records and documentation of advising interactions.
• Attend pertinent college, career, and recruitment events as needed.
• Assist in other areas as delegated by the supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated skill working with people as individuals.
• Evidence of drive and initiative. Must be a self‑starter.
• Ability to be sensitive to and understand the needs of a diverse student population.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to utilize technology to communicate and maintain records.

• 1 year experience in advising or a student services related area.
• An understanding of educational processes.
• Prior experience with Banner.

Position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

• Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.
  
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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

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