Student Success Advisor: College Guidance & Retention

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The College Advisor at Troy University provides academic advising and student-success support to undergraduate students within an assigned academic college. You monitor progress, identify challenges, and provide timely interventions and referrals to support retention and degree completion.

You will collaborate with students, faculty, chairs, deans, and university services to ensure a coordinated advising experience and advocate for student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1 year in academic advising or 3 years in student services or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; proficient with technology including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and student-success support to undergraduate students within an assigned academic college.
• Monitor student progress and identify academic challenges; provide timely interventions and referrals.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, chairs, deans, and university support services to ensure a coordinated advising experience.
• Advocate for student needs and concerns to support retention, progression and degree completion.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The College Advisor at Troy University provides academic advising and student-success support to undergraduate students within an assigned academic college. You monitor progress, identify challenges, and provide timely interventions and referrals to support retention and degree completion.

You will collaborate with students, faculty, chairs, deans, and university services to ensure a coordinated advising experience and advocate for student needs.