Academic Success Advisor

University of New Haven; Allingtown (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Programs

Wellness & Fitness on-campus resources

Tuition assistance for employees and/​

Employee discounts on products and教育al

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The University of New Haven seeks an Academic Success Advisor to join its advising and student success network. You will support first- and second-year students with academic planning, course selection, and progress tracking, using Navigate, Degree Works, and Banner.

You will also participate in crisis and case management, coordinating with deans, faculty, and student support offices to promote persistence and degree completion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in related field.
• Experience in higher education advising preferred.
• Strong counseling and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with campus resources and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental advising for first- and second-year students within the assigned college.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors, program coordinators, and registrar’s office to ensure accurate course selection and progress.
• Use Navigate and related tools to monitor student progress and identify early signs of difficulty.
• Conduct proactive outreach to students and coordinate with campus offices for supports.
• Develop Academic Success Plans and monitor progress with regular check-ins.
• Assist with crisis management and intervention planning as needed.

Skills

Student counseling

Academic advising

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Master’s Degree in related academic or counseling and student personnel

Tools

Navigate

Degree Works

Banner

Job description

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The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu .

The Academic Success Advisor serves as a key member of the university’s advising and student success network, assigned to a specific academic college. This position works closely with college administrators, deans, faculty, and professional staff to provide supplemental advising, crisis response, and individualized student support. The Advisor focuses on two primary areas: Academic Success Advising for first- and second-year students and Crisis and Case Management for students at all academic levels. Through proactive outreach, collaborative intervention, and holistic guidance, the Academic Success Advisor helps students navigate academic and personal challenges, promoting persistence, retention, and degree completion.

You will:

Academic Success Advising (First- and Second-Year Students)

• Provides supplemental academic advising to first- and second-year students within the assigned college, supporting their transition to university expectations and helping them establish strong academic habits.
• Collaborates with faculty advisors, program coordinators, and the registrar’s office to ensure accurate course selection, registration, and progress toward degree completion for first year students.
• Uses Navigate and related tools to monitor student progress, track interactions, and identify early signs of academic difficulty.
• Conducts proactive outreach to students with midterm deficiencies, early alerts, or inconsistent course engagement.
• Counsels students on university policies, degree requirements, and the use of advising systems such as Degree Works, Banner, and academic worksheets.
• Provides supplemental advising support for major exploration, course completion and transition planning between academic years.
• Participates in new student and transfer orientation, registration events, and first-year transition programming within the assigned college.
• Refers students to tutoring, academic support, or other university resources to reinforce skill development and self-efficacy.

II. Crisis and Case Management (All Student Levels)

• Uses Navigate and related tools to monitor student progress, track advising interactions, and identify early signs of academic difficulty.
• Conducts proactive outreach to students with midterm deficiencies, early alerts, or inconsistent course engagement.
• Collaborate with student support offices across campus to monitor student support case management for students within the college experiencing academic, personal, or situational challenges affecting persistence.
• Collaborates closely with deans, associate deans, faculty, and student support offices (e.g., CASA, TASC, Accessibility Services, Counseling, and Dean of Students) to coordinate care and intervention plans for crisis management.
• Works with students to develop Academic Success Plans that include achievable goals, connection to campus supports, and monitoring checkpoints.
• Serves as an advocate for students navigating complex academic or personal circumstances, ensuring consistent communication among campus partners.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Refine existing and develop additional tools for use in success advising
• Keep abreast of national academic advising and counseling standards through on-going research and/or professional development opportunities
• Represents the department at university events
• Assist with the advising and pre-registration of all first-year students during the university’s summer orientation program

You need:

Academic Success Advising (First- and Second-Year Students)

• Provides supplemental academic advising to first- and second-year students within the assigned college, supporting their transition to university expectations and helping them establish strong academic habits.
• Collaborates with faculty advisors, program coordinators, and the registrar’s office to ensure accurate course selection, registration, and progress toward degree completion for first year students.
• Uses Navigate and related tools to monitor student progress, track interactions, and identify early signs of academic difficulty.
• Conducts proactive outreach to students with midterm deficiencies, early alerts, or inconsistent course engagement.
• Counsels students on university policies, degree requirements, and the use of advising systems such as Degree Works, Banner, and academic worksheets.
• Provides supplemental advising support for major exploration, course completion and transition planning between academic years.
• Participates in new student and transfer orientation, registration events, and first-year transition programming within the assigned college.
• Refers students to tutoring, academic support, or other university resources to reinforce skill development and self-efficacy.

Crisis and Case Management (All Student Levels)

• Uses Navigate and related tools to monitor student progress, track advising interactions, and identify early signs of academic difficulty.
• Conducts proactive outreach to students with midterm deficiencies, early alerts, or inconsistent course engagement.
• Collaborate with student support offices across campus to monitor student support case management for students within the college experiencing academic, personal, or situational challenges affecting persistence.
• Collaborates closely with deans, associate deans, faculty, and student support offices (e.g., CASA, TASC, Accessibility Services, Counseling, and Dean of Students) to coordinate care and intervention plans for crisis management.
• Works with students to develop Academic Success Plans that include achievable goals, connection to campus supports, and monitoring checkpoints.
• Serves as an advocate for students navigating complex academic or personal circumstances, ensuring consistent communication among campus partners.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Refine existing and develop additional tools for use in success advising
• Keep abreast of national academic advising and counseling standards through on-going research and/or professional development opportunities
• Represents the department at university events
• Assist with the advising and pre-registration of all first-year students during the university’s summer orientation program

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Master’s Degree in related academic or counseling and student personnel; experience in working with students in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of, commitment to, and expertise at building rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to student-centered advising team approach and able to resolve student issues from request to resolution
• Understanding the academic and developmental needs of college students
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others to accomplish team goals
• Experience in Appreciative Advising/Certification preferred; willingness to pursue certification if hired
• Excellent communication, counseling, organizational, interpersonal, detail oriented, written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with electronic methods of communication (i.e.; online chat, webinars, social networking sites
• Experience in dealing with confidential materials and information
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and administrators on campus
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required

Whats in it for you:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.