Student Service Advisor - CCC

Concorde Career Colleges; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges seeks a Student Services Advisor to guide students through academic planning, career preparation and personal development. The role emphasizes a proactive, student-centered approach to support success and retention.

You will partner with campus teams to deliver coaching, workshops, and resource access while promoting a collegial campus environment and inclusive student experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred).
• Minimum two years of experience in education field (preferred).
• Three years of experience in a proprietary online higher education environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of student information systems and other technology platforms (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic advising to students on course selections and degree requirements.
• Assist students with institutional policies, procedures, and available resources.
• Identify and address student concerns with tailored solutions or referrals.
• Conduct one-on-one or group advising sessions to support engagement and retention.
• Facilitate workshops on career planning, resume building, and interview preparation.
• Collaborate with career services to provide networking opportunities, job fairs and internships.
• Monitor progress and intervene early when students show difficulties.
• Develop strategies to promote retention and success, including outreach campaigns.
• Plan and coordinate student engagement activities to foster community.
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with regulations.
• Generate reports and analyze data to measure program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to address student needs.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Conflict resolution

Collaborative across departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

2+ years education experience

3+ years online higher education experience

Knowledge of student information systems

Job description

Position Overview

Student Services Advisor - Concorde Career Colleges

Pay Range: $27.50 an hour

The Student Services Advisor plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing academic guidance, career preparation, and personal development support. This position requires a proactive, student-centered approach to assist students in achieving their educational and professional goals while fostering a positive campus environment.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What You'll Do

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Provide personalized academic advising to students, guiding them on course selections, degree requirements, and program pathways
• Assist students in understanding institutional policies, procedures, and resources available to support their success
• Identify and address student concerns, offering tailored solutions or connecting students with appropriate campus resources
• Conduct one-on-one or group advising sessions to support student engagement and retention
• Facilitate workshops or one-on-one coaching sessions focused on career planning, resume building, and interview preparation
• Collaborate with career services to provide students with networking opportunities and access to job fairs and internship programs
• Monitor student progress and intervene early with students who exhibit signs of academic or personal difficulties
• Develop and implement strategies to promote student retention and success, including outreach campaigns and mentorship opportunities
• Plan and coordinate student engagement activities to foster a sense of community and belonging
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements
• Generate reports and analyze data to identify trends and measure the effectiveness of student support initiatives
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to address student issues and advocate for student needs
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in education field (preferred)
• Three (3) year of experience in a proprietary online higher education environment (preferred)
• Knowledge of student information systems and other technology platforms (preferred)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build meaningful relationships with a diverse student population
• Conflict resolution skills to handle student interactions with empathy and professionalism

Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to support student success

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
• Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as:
• Variable; This position is eligible for a remote, hybrid and/or onsite work location to meet business needs. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
• Travel Requirements
• No travel required

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students' futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.