Student Success Coach

Surry Community College; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 694,000 - 1,057,000; Full time

Job summary

Surry Community College in Dobson is seeking a Student Success Advisor to provide a learning-centered advising experience. The role focuses on guiding prospective students through transition and supporting current students as they progress through their programs.

You will communicate effectively, collaborate with campus services, participate in recruitment events, and help orient new students. Hours vary; at least one day per week: 9:00 am – 6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree related to student development, counseling, education, or an academic related field.
• Experience/proficiency in the use of various software packages, effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate and prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, friendly, and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the outside community.
• Provide exceptional and innovative academic advising services to prospective and current students, individually or in groups, about College policies and programs of study.
• Advise student about the possible consequences of academic decisions, and provide guidance to individual support services.
• Collaborate with Student Services front desk personnel.
• Maintain productive relationships with area high school guidance personnel and work with CC Promise students within high schools as scheduled.
• Assist with student recruitment activities such as high school visits, career fairs, college days, open houses, and informational sessions.
• Prepare formal data collection reports in a timely manner.
• Attend program advisory meetings as assigned.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate applicant test scores and other relevant information to determine the academic status of prospective and current students.
• Participate in opportunities for professional development, such as workshops, conferences, and trainings.
• Participate in the coordination of new student orientation, registration, and graduation.

Skills

Language skills reading and writing

Oral communication

Public speaking/presentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor/Master degree related to student development

Tools

Software proficiency

Job description

Surry Community College in Dobson is seeking a Student Success Advisor to provide a learning-centered advising experience. The role focuses on guiding prospective students through transition and supporting current students as they progress through their programs.

You will communicate effectively, collaborate with campus services, participate in recruitment events, and help orient new students. Hours vary; at least one day per week: 9:00 am – 6:00pm.