Student Success & Advising Specialist

Drake State Community & Technical College; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake State Community and Technical College is seeking an Academic Completion Specialist to mentor and advise students within the Admissions Office framework. The role emphasizes relationship-building, academic planning, and leveraging campus resources to support student success.

Responsibilities include maintaining regular contact, supporting pre-admission through graduation milestones, and reporting progress to college leadership and grant administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Build student relationships and provide curriculum-informed mentoring.
• Provide direct, comprehensive program guidance to assigned students.
• Maintain regular communication with students per college protocols.
• Assist students in educational planning from pre-admission to graduation.
• Monitor student progress and encourage and guide students.
• Identify campus services/resources and facilitate access (tutoring, counseling, career services).
• Track retention, graduation and transfer data; report as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Confidential information handling

Collaboration

Listening and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet capabilities

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Job description

Drake State Community and Technical College is seeking an Academic Completion Specialist to mentor and advise students within the Admissions Office framework. The role emphasizes relationship-building, academic planning, and leveraging campus resources to support student success.

Responsibilities include maintaining regular contact, supporting pre-admission through graduation milestones, and reporting progress to college leadership and grant administrators.