Student Services Officer

Stanbridge University•Riverside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking a student-centered, organized, and proactive Student Services Officer to support student success, engagement, and retention throughout the academic journey. This position serves as a key member of the Student Services team by building relationships with students, identifying barriers to success, coordinating intervention strategies, and connecting students with academic and campus resources. The ideal candidate is passionate about higher education, enjoys working directly with students, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on student achievement.

Requirements

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two (2) years of administrative, student services, higher education, advising, customer service, or related experience.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when working with confidential information.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or a related field.
Previous experience supporting student retention, advising, student services, or student success initiatives within higher education.
Working knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and best practices for maintaining student confidentiality.
Experience working with Student Information Systems (SIS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, and/or Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Anthology, CampusVue, Colleague, Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or similar higher education technologies.

Responsibilities

Support new student onboarding through orientation activities and transition initiatives.
Conduct routine classroom visits to engage with students, monitor participation, and identify early indicators of academic or personal challenges.
Monitor attendance, academic progress, grades, and outstanding assignments utilizing university systems.
Proactively contact students by phone, email, text, or in person regarding attendance concerns, academic deficiencies, and retention initiatives.
Coordinate one-on-one student success meetings to develop individualized academic success plans and identify appropriate intervention strategies.
Refer students to tutoring, academic support services, counseling resources, faculty, and other campus departments as appropriate.
Maintain accurate student records and documentation within the University's Student Information System (SIS) and other institutional databases while ensuring compliance with FERPA and university policies.
Document student interactions, outreach efforts, referrals, and follow-up activities in accordance with university policies.
Assist with student incident reporting and investigations involving academic integrity, student conduct, bullying, and other behavioral concerns.
Maintain records and coordinate recognition programs including Dean's List and Perfect Attendance awards.
Collaborate with faculty, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Admissions, and other university departments to support student persistence and graduation.
Participate in weekly retention and student success meetings to review at-risk students and coordinate intervention efforts.
Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and university policies.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.