Student Success Advisor & Pathways Navigator

Community-College-of-Vermon; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Community-College-of-Vermon in Vermont seeks an experienced student advisor to guide students from admissions through graduation, helping them explore career pathways and coordinate with financial aid and support services.

The role emphasizes proactive advising, collaboration with faculty, and development of education plans while supporting persistence and success across diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in education, counseling, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in education, student services, counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising services to students from admissions through graduation or credential completion.
• Assist students in exploring career pathways aligned with life goals, interests, and strengths.
• Refer students to financial aid, career counseling, and learning support services as appropriate.
• Help students develop education and degree plans, course schedules, and monitor progress toward completion.
• Engage with students at key decision points using face-to-face, virtual, phone, text, and email to provide proactive advising.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative environment

Active listening

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree

3-5 years experience in education/student services/counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community-College-of-Vermon in Vermont seeks an experienced student advisor to guide students from admissions through graduation, helping them explore career pathways and coordinate with financial aid and support services.

The role emphasizes proactive advising, collaboration with faculty, and development of education plans while supporting persistence and success across diverse student populations.