Academic Advisor Coordinator- Study Skills​/Tutor

Department: TRIO SSS STEM

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Salary set /hr (equivalent to 39,190/yr)

Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5, occasional evenings/weekends as required

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

We’re looking for an Advisor who believes access plus strategy equals impact, and who’s ready to work hands‑on with students pursuing STEM majors and health professions. You'll play a critical role in advancing student success at the University's TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) – STEM Program. This position combines high‑impact academic advising with intentional study skills instruction to support undergraduate STEM students in navigating rigorous coursework, developing effective learning strategies, and persisting to graduation.

You'll work closely with students, supporting a caseload of 50–60 students, serving as both strategist and advocate, meeting students where they are and helping them move forward with confidence. This is done through proactive, relationship‑based advising while leading structured skill‑building initiatives that strengthen academic confidence, self‑management, and long‑term success. This role is for someone who blends structure with heart.

• Ideal for a student‑centered professional who values equity, data‑informed practice, and collaborative work in a mission‑driven environment.
• Can command a room, whether leading a workshop or facilitating a small group.
• Is deeply organized and detail‑oriented, especially with documentation and data entry.
• Builds quick, authentic rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Understands (or is eager to learn) the realities facing first‑gen, low‑income, and disabled students in STEM arenas.
• Is passionate about student success.
• Welcomes feedback from students and uses it to improve tutoring and programming.
• Enjoys collaboration and doesn’t like silos but enjoys the variety the day brings.
• A STEM background is a plus—but not required.

Your work directly contributes to closing opportunity gaps and building the next generation of professionals. If you’re energized by purpose, structure, and impact, and want to see students succeed in fields that shape the future, we want to hear from you!

Coordinates program participation which includes, but is not limited to, identifying program participants, facilitating program application, and providing counseling and advising services.

Identifies, recruits and selects new program participants. Facilitates the application process by assisting with application completion and coordinating the application selection committee. Meets on a routine basis with program students to review academic progress and graduate school preparation. Facilitates education to program participants on a variety of topics which assist with graduate school preparation. Assists in the development and administration of program evaluation tools.

Collects and supplies evaluation data necessary for grant submission. Coordinates program communication to inform and educate the campus community and community at‑large of program events and activities.

• Provide individualized academic advising to a caseload of SSS‑STEM participants, including degree planning, course sequencing, progress monitoring, and intervention support.
• Develop and maintain Student Academic Plans (SAPs) aligned with STEM degree requirements and institutional policies.
• Monitor academic performance, identify early warning indicators, and implement targeted retention strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely advising notes, service tracking, and documentation for federal reporting and audit compliance.
• Design, implement, and assess study skills workshops focused on STEM student success (e.g., time management, test preparation, metacognition, learning strategies, executive functioning).
• Integrate study skills programming with advising services to support holistic academic development.
• Collaborate with tutoring services, learning centers, and faculty to reinforce skill‑based learning.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using attendance data, surveys, and academic outcomes.