Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, holistic advising to assigned students through individual meetings, outreach, and follow-up.
- Assist students in developing academic success strategies, including time management, goal setting, study skills, and academic planning.
- Monitor student progress and identify students who may benefit from additional support or intervention.
- Connect students with appropriate campus resources, faculty, and staff.
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions and referrals.
- Co-teach First-Year Experience (FYEX) courses with the Director of the Student Success Center
- Assist in evaluating program effectiveness using participation data, surveys, and student feedback
- Develop engaging marketing materials for Student Success Center initiatives using print and digital platforms.
- Create content for social media, email campaigns, digital signage, and campus communications.
- Maintain a consistent and welcoming brand identity for the Student Success Center.
- Promote student success resources through creative outreach strategies that increase awareness and participation.
- Participate on institutional committees related to student engagement and success.
- Collect and analyze student participation and success data.
- Assist with assessment reports and strategic planning initiatives.
- Recommend improvements based on assessment findings and student feedback.
- Support institutional retention and persistence goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years advising experience
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and names and contact information of three references to [email protected]. On the subject of the email, please enter: ##3## – Advisor for Student Success. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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