Advisor, Student Success (District-Wide Openings)

St. Louis Community College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

PSRS retirement plan participation

Tuition waivers

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Employer PSRS match

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking an Advisor, Student Success to provide comprehensive academic, career, and transfer advising across multiple campuses.

The role emphasizes proactive retention interventions, interpretation of degree requirements, and guiding student progression from entry to completion. The advisor will work with diverse student populations, including dual enrollment students, to develop individualized academic plans, explore career pathways, and support employability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in advising, student services, or related higher education field.
• Demonstrated experience in student case management or retention initiatives preferred.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope academic, career, and transfer advising to an assigned caseload of students.
• Apply Appreciative Advising framework in all student interactions to build rapport and support persistence.
• Develop and monitor individualized academic plans aligned with degree requirements and transfer pathways.
• Guide students in identifying career pathways, labor market considerations, and internship opportunities.
• Analyze degree audits, transcripts, and placement results to guide student progression.
• Maintain accurate documentation in student information and advising systems.

Skills

Advising

Student success

Case management

Retention initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Ellucian SIS

Job description

Position Summary

The Advisor, Student Success provides comprehensive academic, career, and transfer advising to students from entry through completion. This role independently manages an assigned caseload, delivers proactive retention interventions, interprets academic policies and degree requirements, and supports student progression through complex decision-making and case management. The position plays a critical role in advancing institutional retention, persistence, and completion goals.

Openings are available at our Meramec, Florissant Valley, and Forest Park campuses.

Primary Duties Performed

• Provide full-scope academic, career, and transfer advising to an assigned caseload of students.
• Apply the Appreciative Advising framework in all student interactions to build rapport, assess strengths, co-create goals, and support student persistence from entry through completion.
• Provides academic advising, navigation of processes and systems for all students, including dual enrollment students.
• Develop and monitor individualized academic plans aligned with degree requirements, workforce trends, and transfer pathways.
• Facilitate career exploration through assessment interpretation, goal clarification, and alignment of academic programs with career objectives.
• Guide students in identifying career pathways, labor market considerations, internship opportunities, and experiential learning options.
• Support students in clarifying career direction and making informed academic decisions that support long-term employability.
• May assist in the development of resume and cover letter writing, interview, job search, and soft skills.
• Interpret and apply institutional policies, academic standing standards, and transfer requirements.
• Conduct proactive outreach and early alert interventions to support at-risk students.
• Analyze degree audits, transcripts, placement results, and institutional data to guide student progression.
• Assist students with course selection, graduation planning, and transfer preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty, student affairs, and academic departments to resolve concerns and in support of students.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in student information and advising systems.
• Assists in new student orientation.
• Facilitates workshops, group advising sessions, and student success programming.
• Serve as a resource to students navigating complex academic, career, or personal barriers.
• Support departmental and institutional retention and workforce-aligned student success initiatives.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in advising, student services, or related higher education field.
• Demonstrated experience in student case management or retention initiatives preferred.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Benefits

• St. Louis Community College offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day.
• Enjoy a generous paid time off program, which includes 11 paid holidays, 4 days between Christmas and New Years, 4 personal days, and accrued medical and vacation leave.
• Participation in the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) is required.
• Employees contribute 14.5% of their pre-tax total compensation (gross wages + employer-paid premiums for Health, dental, & vision).
• The college matches the 14.5% and employees do not pay Social Security while contributing to PSRS.
• Benefit from tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities that support your continued growth and well-being.