Student Success Specialist

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Job Description Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Success Specialist. The Student Success Specialist will support the Academic Advising Center (AAC), which coordinates academic advising and student success at Nevada State. The Academic Advising Center serves as a resource to students and teaching faculty in all Schools within the University. The AAC assists students in acquiring and maintaining the academic skills necessary to succeed in their college careers.

The AAC provides timely, accurate and developmental academic advising. In addition, this position helps current and prospective students with program requirements, policies, and procedures.

The Student Success Specialist responsibilities will focus on helping to retain and graduate students, especially those with academic risk factors. The position will be involved with using an early alert system which will allow for intrusive advising and support for students in academic difficulty. The position will also advise students concerning their life, career and educational goals. The Student Success Specialist will help students with getting back on track, identifying issues and referring to on and off campus resources that may help the student.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Utilize a developmental, coaching approach to academic advising/mentoring.

Maintain a strong understanding of success coaching…