Student Success Advisor - SSS Teacher Prep

Student Success Advisor - SSS Teacher Prep

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Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 61431

• The Student Success Advisor is responsible for delivering intentional and meaningful services, including workshops, advising, and coaching to encourage undergraduate student retention and progression. This role promotes a culture of student success for specialized populations and is a proactive resource for addressing academic, engagement, and general support needs of students.
• Serve as direct support to students in the SSS-Teacher Prep Program in the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE). Plan, implement, and conduct workshops, presentations & programs to educate and inform students about student success factors, competencies, and behaviors. Advise/counsel students individually or in groups regarding various types of success strategies, engagement/enrichment opportunities, and campus/community resources. Provide accurate data collection for student engagement in services offered by department.
  
  Complete all corresponding administrative tasks associated with the position.
• Takes a proactive approach to supporting students, seeking out contact with students to provide services. Maintain records and report contact with assigned students. Coordinate with colleagues in the department and key partners outside of the department, e.g. academic advisors, college life coaches, financial aid counselors, etc. to meet needs of students. Monitor student progression to support timely graduation and preparation for post‑graduation success.
• Assist in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships throughout the University to attain departmental goals and objectives. Provide support with department sponsored events, special projects, research, and other assignments. Participate in student success or enrichment outreach and programming instituted by the department or its divisions, Undergraduate Studies and Student Affairs. Serve on departmental committees or as a liaison between the department and other divisional work groups or committees.
  
  Engage in other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff who support programmatic and outreach efforts within the assigned program or initiative.
• Participate in ongoing training opportunities at FSU and through national or regional associations to enhance the knowledge and skills necessary for the role of Student Success Advisor. Continuously work to improve student progress monitoring, retention, and development by identifying key areas for growth and actively engaging in professionalli>

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (

Note:

a combination of post‑high school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of University rules and regulations.
• Prior customer service experience and/or experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Ability to extract complex academic information from various sources and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of student advising, counseling, or working one‑on‑one with people in a professional or academic setting.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Computer skills to include experience with Microsoft Office and web‑based applications.
• Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Ability to deal with people in a calm, confident manner and with complete objectivity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, supervisors, and interdepartmental personnel.
• Attention to detail with a high standard of integrity.

Dr. Sheila Labissiere – slabissiere

Salary is $44,056, commensurate with education and experience.

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Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.