First-Year Student Success Advisor

Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery seeks two Student Success Advisors for the Warhawk Academic Success Center. This is not a remote position and staff work on campus in Montgomery, Alabama.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, meeting students face-to-face, keeping confidential records, building campus partnerships, delivering workshops, and supporting first‑year student success and retention efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree and experience in Higher Education with students preferred.
• Knowledge of student policies and procedures, and of first-year experience theory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referral processes via the Warhawk Warning early alert program for faculty and students.
• Meet regularly with students, face to face, to discuss academic, personal and professional progress.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions.
• Develop relationships with faculty and staff to encourage involvement in the Warhawk Warning program.
• Deliver timely data reports regarding Warhawk Warning activities to the Assistant Provost of Enrollment Management.
• Stay abreast of issues related to student success and retention through professional development.
• Manage and develop academic and campus partnerships.
• Facilitate academic success presentations and workshops for campus partners.
• Represent students on campus committees and outreach events.
• Develop initiatives to support first-year students’ academic, personal and leadership development.
• Provide academic advising as needed.
• Assist in university retention initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student advising

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Auburn University at Montgomery seeks two Student Success Advisors for the Warhawk Academic Success Center. This is not a remote position and staff work on campus in Montgomery, Alabama.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, meeting students face-to-face, keeping confidential records, building campus partnerships, delivering workshops, and supporting first‑year student success and retention efforts.