Student Success Advisor

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College seeks qualified candidates for a role requiring at least a Bachelor’s degree or substantial related experience, plus one year in education. The position emphasizes serving a diverse population, collaboration with stakeholders, and strong communication and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate can manage multiple tasks, use basic computer programs and MS Office, and accommodate evening hours during peak times. Employment is contingent on a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive, relevant work experience or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• One year of work experience in education.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and solve problems.
• Detail orientation, strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and good time management skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work until 6pm at least one night a week; evening and weekend hours are common during peak times of the year.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Evening hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Relevant work experience

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• One year of work experience in education.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and solve problems.
• Detail orientation, strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and good time management skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work until 6pm at least one night a week; evening and weekend hours are common during peak times of the year.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• One year of work experience in education.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and solve problems.
• Detail orientation, strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and good time management skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work until 6pm at least one night a week; evening and weekend hours are common during peak times of the year.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel or related field.
• Experience in a community college setting.