First-Year Academic Success Coach

Limitless Decatur; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Millikin University seeks a Professional Advisor to provide academic advising to first-year students across one of its four academic units. The role includes helping students with course selection, planning, and developing workshops to enhance executive functioning skills.

The position emphasizes proactive student support, collaboration with faculty and deans, and maintaining precise advising records. On-campus presence is required with opportunities for professional development and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transformational academic advising experiences for all assigned students.
• Provide supplemental advising and registration assistance to all 1st year students as needed.
• Proactively communicate and build relationships with assigned students.
• Co-create with assigned students an academic plan.
• Maintain accurate and detailed notes from advising meetings in the appropriate case management system.
• Collaborate with faculty, school directors, and the academic dean.
• Ensure students understand class registration processes and degree requirements.
• Address academic concerns with students, including tutoring and time management.
• Refer students to counseling, financial aid, career services, student life, and other offices.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Remain current in high-impact practices related to advising and student success.
• Respond to Academic Alert forms promptly.
• Provide active support and follow-up for student success.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook Calendar

Office 365

Job description

Millikin University seeks a Professional Advisor to provide academic advising to first-year students across one of its four academic units. The role includes helping students with course selection, planning, and developing workshops to enhance executive functioning skills.

The position emphasizes proactive student support, collaboration with faculty and deans, and maintaining precise advising records. On-campus presence is required with opportunities for professional development and student