On-Campus Student Success Advisor

Nebraska Indian Community College; Niobrara (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Indian Community College is hiring a Student Services Advisor to guide Umonhon Isanti students through admissions, onboarding, and financial aid processes at the Santee campus. You will mentor students, help with study skills, and ensure records are accurate and current.

duties include documenting contacts, preparing degree plans, and supporting campus life and recruitment efforts. This role requires on-campus work, some evenings/weekends, and strong collaboration with staff and

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience advising college students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of Native American history and Umonhon & Isanti cultures.
• Associate's degree; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of ~80 students, provide admissions onboarding, and financial aid information.
• Serve as mentor/advisor and provide referral services for basic needs.
• Assist students with time management and study skills, individually or in groups.
• Follow protocols for early alerts and document contacts in case notes.
• Collect documents and update degree planning forms; notify about issues in records.
• Prepare monthly supervisor reports.
• Meet every 2 weeks with the Dean of Enrollment Management to review work and plans.
• Support Faculty Advisors, Faculty, and Staff in student success initiatives.
• Attend mandatory professional development and NICC trainings (evenings/weekends).
• Assist with campus events, reservations, travel, chaperoning for AIHEC conference.
• Participate in recruitment events and campus activities; light room setup/cleanup as needed.
• Work day-to-day operations (phones, front desk, data entry) and assist during registration; on-campus 40 hrs/wk.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Time management

Cultural competence

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Empower FAFSA system

Job description

Nebraska Indian Community College is hiring a Student Services Advisor to guide Umonhon Isanti students through admissions, onboarding, and financial aid processes at the Santee campus. You will mentor students, help with study skills, and ensure records are accurate and current.

duties include documenting contacts, preparing degree plans, and supporting campus life and recruitment efforts. This role requires on-campus work, some evenings/weekends, and strong collaboration with staff and