First-Year Success Advisor

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO, is seeking a First Year Advising Center professional to deliver academic advising to admitted undergraduates and support the Director of Academic Advising.

The role covers advising, program coordination, and operational support, with interactions across Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Support Services to help students stay on track and succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1 year of experience in academic advising, student services, or related higher education.
• Knowledge of degree programs and corresponding career options.
• Understanding of educational requirements and advising processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with various software technology proficiency and software applications.
• Strong organizational skills including an ability to multitask.
• Ability to work occasional flexible hours.
• Ability to work with diverse, non-traditional, and underserved student populations in a compassionate, firm and structured manner.
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising services to undergraduate students, including intervention for students not making satisfactory progress.
• Initiates retention contacts with advisees behind in registration for the upcoming semester.
• Refer advisees to other campus resources as needed.
• Assist Director in verifying majors and assigning advisors.
• Provide individualized coaching to students on academic, career, and personal goals.
• Coordinates all major/minor/advisor assignments and changes with various departments.
• Engages in outreach to identify students who may benefit from coaching, especially from at‑risk groups.
• Develops relationships with offices such as Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Support Services to better serve students.
• Participates in departmental and committee meetings supporting assigned students; serves on Academic SOS committee.
• Supervises Student Success Center kiosk ambassadors in director's absence; acts as Campus Security Authority; performs other duties to support the First Year Advising Center.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Diversity & inclusion

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Banner

Degree Works

Workday

Job description

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO, is seeking a First Year Advising Center professional to deliver academic advising to admitted undergraduates and support the Director of Academic Advising.

The role covers advising, program coordination, and operational support, with interactions across Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Support Services to help students stay on track and succeed.