Student Success Advisor: Freshmen & Transfers

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Academic Advisor to provide proactive, student-centered advising for incoming freshmen, undecided transfers, and at-risk students. You will support education planning, registration, and navigation of university policies.

You will develop workshops, maintain best practices, and document advisement while collaborating with campus partners to promote retention and timely degree completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Advising or related field.
• Two years postsecondary education advisement experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises undecided, high risk, new freshmen, undecided transfer students, and other special populations.
• Monitors and advises students to ensure satisfactory grades and GPA requirements, students understand academic policies, as well as course planning/registration.
• Develops workshops for a variety of student groups; prepares and makes presentations for Registration Days, Griffon Edge and other on–campus groups.
• Maintains professional contacts and an awareness of best practices and standards in the advising field; stays current with relevant research.
• Stays abreast of changing institutional information including new programs, course changes, important dates, costs, and updates in university-wide initiatives and policies.
• Understands the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
• Available to meet with students in person or virtually via Zoom throughout the year, through scheduled 1-on-1 appointments, group advising sessions, or drop-in advising.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing contact with students through a variety of communication methods, including telephone, email, Zoom, and social media platforms.
• Advise during new student registration programs
• Accurately document advisement and student meeting details
• Serve on campus committees, as needed
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Skills

Advising theory

Retention strategies

Teaching techniques

Special populations

Research reports

Organizational skills

Communication skills

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Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Academic Advisor to provide proactive, student-centered advising for incoming freshmen, undecided transfers, and at-risk students. You will support education planning, registration, and navigation of university policies.

You will develop workshops, maintain best practices, and document advisement while collaborating with campus partners to promote retention and timely degree completion.