Student Success Advisor: Academic & Career Pathways

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking an Advisor, Student Success to provide comprehensive academic, career, and transfer advising for a diverse caseload of students across multiple campuses.

The role emphasizes proactive retention, policy interpretation, and case management to guide student progression from entry through completion. Openings are available at Meramec, Florissant Valley, and Forest Park campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in advising, student services, or a related higher education field.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope academic, career, and transfer advising to an assigned caseload of students.
• Apply the Appreciative Advising framework in all student interactions to build rapport, assess strengths, co-create goals, and support persistence.
• Develop and monitor individualized academic plans aligned with degree requirements, workforce trends, and transfer pathways.
• Facilitate career exploration through assessment interpretation, goal clarification, and alignment of academic programs with career objectives.
• Guide students in identifying career pathways, labor market considerations, internship opportunities, and experiential learning options.
• Assist students with course selection, graduation planning, and transfer preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty, student affairs, and academic departments to resolve concerns and support students.
• Maintain accurate documentation in student information and advising systems.
• Assist in new student orientation and facilitate workshops and group advising sessions.

Skills

Advising experience

Student services

Career guidance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

St. Louis Community College is seeking an Advisor, Student Success to provide comprehensive academic, career, and transfer advising for a diverse caseload of students across multiple campuses.

The role emphasizes proactive retention, policy interpretation, and case management to guide student progression from entry through completion. Openings are available at Meramec, Florissant Valley, and Forest Park campuses.