Student Success Advisor & CARE Program Coach

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking an Academic Advisor in the Student Academic Success Office. The advisor provides individualized and group advising to students, with emphasis on supporting exploratory, high-risk, athletes, and those on academic probation.

The advisor also serves as Academic Coach for CARE, aiding first-year, first-generation students to prepare, perform, and progress. Xavier values experience with diverse backgrounds and a commitment to improving access to higher

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling and guidance, college student personnel, educational administration, student affairs, or related field.
• Two years of academic advising experience, retention, or counseling services (must have at least one year in a higher education environment in a full-time advising capacity).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders (students, colleagues, administrators), both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess diplomacy, confidentiality, and strong relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, especially with students.

Responsibilities

• Provides Academic Advising to identified student populations.
• Organizes and conducts workshops and presentations for advised students.
• Reviews student records and develops student academic success plans and interventions.
• Serves as liaison between students, staff, faculty and administrators; coordinates services.
• Informs faculty and supports students with academic alerts; assists CARE participants with individualized academic plans and accountability.
• Connects CARE Students along with other targeted students with campus resources, provide referral services, and develop appropriate interventions.
• Supports students who receive academic alerts; uses resources to assist students in identifying their strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking an Academic Advisor in the Student Academic Success Office. The advisor provides individualized and group advising to students, with emphasis on supporting exploratory, high-risk, athletes, and those on academic probation.

The advisor also serves as Academic Coach for CARE, aiding first-year, first-generation students to prepare, perform, and progress. Xavier values experience with diverse backgrounds and a commitment to improving access to higher