Student Success Advisor

Sowela Technical Community College; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance options

Supplemental insurances

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

Holidays and vacation/sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BRCC in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Student Success Advisor to provide direct support to EOC participants as they prepare for postsecondary education and workforce training. The role offers academic advising, career guidance, admissions, financial aid help, and referrals within the Academic Initiatives team.

Responsibilities include caseload management, outreach, partnerships, workshops on financial literacy and study skills, and maintaining accurate participant records.

Qualifications

• Experience with underrepresented/nontraditional students and knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• 40% Caseload management with individualized advising, counseling, and support.
• 15% Recruitment and outreach across the program service area.
• 10% Build and maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• 10% Develop and present workshops on financial literacy, study skills, and goal setting.
• 15% Maintain accurate electronic participant records and monitor progress.
• 5% Create program outreach materials and coordinate events.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, psychology, social work, business, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Student Success Advisor Job no: 495765 Closes: Work Type: Staff Full-Time Locations: Baton Rouge, LA Categories: Grant Adminstration, Student Affairs

College: BRCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Academic Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular - Grant

STUDENT OUTREACH - SUCCESS COACHING -STUDENT SUCCESS PLATFORMS

The EOC Student Success Advisor exists to provide direct support to program participants as they prepare for and transition into postsecondary education and workforce training. The position provides academic, career, admissions, financial aid, and referral assistance while supporting outreach throughout the program's service target area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 40% Participant Advising, Case Management, and College Access Support: Manage an assigned caseload and provide individualized advising, counseling, mentoring, and support. Assist participants with college admissions, FAFSA/financial aid, scholarship applications, and connections to postsecondary education and training opportunities.
• 15% Outreach and Participant Recruitment: Develop and implement recruitment strategies, conduct outreach throughout the EOC service area, and communicate program services and eligibility requirements to prospective participants.
• 10% Community Partnerships and Referral Services: Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, agencies, and other partners; connect participants, including veterans and adult learners, with appropriate educational and support resources.
• 10% Workshops and Presentations: Develop and facilitate workshops and presentations on financial literacy, study skills, goal setting, time management, work readiness, college access, and related student success topics.
• 15% Participant Records, Tracking, and Documentation: Maintain accurate electronic participant records, document services provided, and monitor participant academic progress, persistence, and outcome.
• 5% Program Outreach Materials and Events: Support the development of program materials and coordinate resources and logistics for outreach activities, community events, and presentations.
• 5% other duties as assigned

Required Education: Bachelor's degree education, psychology, social work, business, or a related field

Required Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience providing academic support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, or financial literacy instruction

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Experience working with underrepresented and/or nontraditional students and familiarity with college admissions and financial aid processes.
2. Strong public speaking, interpersonal communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
3. Ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment.

Required Licenses or Certifications: Active, Unencumbered driver's license

Preferred Education: Master's degree: Education, psychology, social work, business, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with military students, veterans, and/or active service members.
• Experience working with adults in community and college settings.
• Demonstrated experience achieving measurable outcomes within established timelines.
• First-hand experience overcoming barriers similar to those experienced by EOC participants.
• Experience overcoming barriers such as those that affect EOC participants

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.