Student Success Advocate

University of Maine System; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine System seeks a Student Success Advocate for a 12-month, in-person role based primarily at the Machias campus with travel to Orono. You will serve as a dedicated advocate, bridging two campuses and helping students access resources and vibrant campus life.

You will use EAB Navigate to identify early warning signs and deliver proactive, data-driven support, engaging with students holistically and participating in occasional weekend events to foster belonging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; required experience in academic advising or student services.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for students and support diverse populations.
• Preferred master's degree and higher education experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide student success advocacy and holistic support to learners.
• Travel between UMaine Machias and Orono to ensure seamless student experiences.
• Leverage EAB Navigate to identify early warning signs and deliver proactive, data-driven support.
• Engage with students and campus partners, including occasional weekend events to build belonging.

Skills

Communication skills

Student advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

EAB Navigate

Oracle PeopleSoft

Job description

Are you passionate about helping students discover their full potential? Join the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias as a Student Success Advocate.

Do you believe in meeting students where they are and supporting them through both successes and setbacks? In this 12-month, in-person role, you will serve as a dedicated advocate, ensuring students have the tools and confidence to reach their educational goals. Based primarily on the Machias campus, you will be the person in their corner, bridging the gap between our two communities and helping students tap into the expansive resource network and vibrant student life at the Orono campus. As a primary point of contact, you will provide critical intervention by leveraging EAB Navigate to identify early warning signs and deliver proactive, data-driven support.

As a Student Success Advocate, you are more than an advisor; you are a connector. This position offers the unique opportunity to travel between UMaine Machias and Orono to foster a seamless student experience. You'll engage with students holistically, which includes joining occasional weekend events to build authentic relationships and a true sense of belonging. If you're ready to be the driving force behind a student's "I made it!" moment, and don't mind a little life on the road to make it happen, we want to meet you! Typical hiring range for this position is $45,500 to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Student Success Advocate job description for more information.

About the University:

The University of Maine at Machias (UMM), the regional campus of the University of Maine, awards baccalaureate and associate degrees, and certificates. Established in 1909, it is the easternmost university campus in the United States, located on the Gulf of Maine and surrounded by rivers, forests, fishing villages, and blueberry barrens. This unspoiled portion of the Atlantic coast is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and quality of life.

UMM serves approximately 750 students with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. The academic experience emphasizes learning both in the classroom and in experiential settings, with a focus on community-engaged educational opportunities. The area’s bountiful natural resources, and rich environmental, recreational, cultural, and education traditions inform the campus. For more information about the University visit machias.edu .

The University of Maine at Machias offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. For more information about Machias, Maine, please click here .

Qualifications:

Required:

• - Typically has the education associated with a bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• - Previous experience in academic advising or student services.

Preferred:

• - Master's degree.
• - Experience in higher education.
• - Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• - Experience with educational technology and advising software (e.g. Oracle PeopleSoft, EAB Navigate).
• - Excellent communication skills, including effective written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills with internal and external constituencies.
• - High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• - Proven track record of student advocacy and support.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 16, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report (https://machias.edu/compliance/resource_category/clery-report/).