Inside Higher Ed
Success Advisor or Senior Success Advisor
Inside Higher Ed, Marquette, Michigan, United States, 49855
Success Advisor or Senior Success Advisor
Position Title: Success Advisor or Senior Success Advisor
Department: Student Success
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date: If applicable
FLSA Status: Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
One position available at the following levels: Success Advisor or Senior Success Advisor.
Salary: Success Advisor: $40,720 – $43,700; Senior Success Advisor: $48,160 – $51,700.
Travel: Less than 10%.
Duties Success Advisor Duties
Provide holistic support to students, empowering and guiding them in the development, pursuit, and achievement of their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Collaborate with advising team members and faculty/staff colleagues to develop, implement, and refine efforts to increase student retention and completion.
Support students throughout the entire life cycle from entry through degree/credential completion, including work with prospective students.
Senior Success Advisor Duties
Provide holistic support to students, empowering and guiding them in the development, pursuit, and achievement of their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Collaborate with advising team members and faculty/staff colleagues to develop, implement, and refine efforts to increase student retention and completion.
Support students throughout the entire life cycle from entry through degree/credential completion, including work with prospective students.
Participate in and/or lead initiatives or programs essential to student success.
Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Required Minimum Work Experience Success Advisor: One year of professional experience (including graduate assistant experience) with academic advising, admissions counseling, academic support programs, residence life, or related student affairs work.
Senior Success Advisor: Bachelor’s Degree with four years of professional experience OR Master’s Degree with two years of professional experience in the same areas.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of effective advising and student success practices.
Understanding of diverse, holistic student needs and strategies to meet those needs.
Ability to relate to and effectively communicate with college students.
Ability to help students navigate university systems, policies, and processes and make effective referrals.
Self‑directed and able to work autonomously while collaborating with a team.
Use of quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions.
Ability to interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and external constituents in a manner reflecting positively on the advising office and university.
Strong attention to detail and individual accountability.
Experience with computer applications including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and reporting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Master’s Degree.
Knowledge and experience working with at‑risk students.
Application Instructions Submit application, cover letter, resume, and references.
Contact Information Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.
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Department: Student Success
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date: If applicable
FLSA Status: Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
One position available at the following levels: Success Advisor or Senior Success Advisor.
Salary: Success Advisor: $40,720 – $43,700; Senior Success Advisor: $48,160 – $51,700.
Travel: Less than 10%.
Duties Success Advisor Duties
Provide holistic support to students, empowering and guiding them in the development, pursuit, and achievement of their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Collaborate with advising team members and faculty/staff colleagues to develop, implement, and refine efforts to increase student retention and completion.
Support students throughout the entire life cycle from entry through degree/credential completion, including work with prospective students.
Senior Success Advisor Duties
Provide holistic support to students, empowering and guiding them in the development, pursuit, and achievement of their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Collaborate with advising team members and faculty/staff colleagues to develop, implement, and refine efforts to increase student retention and completion.
Support students throughout the entire life cycle from entry through degree/credential completion, including work with prospective students.
Participate in and/or lead initiatives or programs essential to student success.
Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Required Minimum Work Experience Success Advisor: One year of professional experience (including graduate assistant experience) with academic advising, admissions counseling, academic support programs, residence life, or related student affairs work.
Senior Success Advisor: Bachelor’s Degree with four years of professional experience OR Master’s Degree with two years of professional experience in the same areas.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of effective advising and student success practices.
Understanding of diverse, holistic student needs and strategies to meet those needs.
Ability to relate to and effectively communicate with college students.
Ability to help students navigate university systems, policies, and processes and make effective referrals.
Self‑directed and able to work autonomously while collaborating with a team.
Use of quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions.
Ability to interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and external constituents in a manner reflecting positively on the advising office and university.
Strong attention to detail and individual accountability.
Experience with computer applications including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and reporting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Master’s Degree.
Knowledge and experience working with at‑risk students.
Application Instructions Submit application, cover letter, resume, and references.
Contact Information Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.
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