Student Success Advisor: Retention & Transfer Pathways

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking a Success Advisor to provide holistic advising and support across the student life cycle, improving retention and success. The role reports to the Director of Advising and collaborates with multiple departments to enhance student outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring a caseload, coordinating degree planning, facilitating transfers, and supporting enrollment initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education advising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in higher education advising, enrollment, retention, and graduation preferred.
• Proficient in coordinating guidance through advising processes and transfer planning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise a caseload of students from acceptance to graduation.
• Refer students to on- and off-campus resources as needed.
• Coordinate degree planning for Jackson State and transfer to four-year institutions.
• Develop enrollment campaigns and information sessions.
• Assist with orientation planning and transfer fairs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Program management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Initiative

Flexible schedule

Campus relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

MS Office

Job description

Jackson State Community College is seeking a Success Advisor to provide holistic advising and support across the student life cycle, improving retention and success. The role reports to the Director of Advising and collaborates with multiple departments to enhance student outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring a caseload, coordinating degree planning, facilitating transfers, and supporting enrollment initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education advising.