Student Success Advisor

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Academic Success (CAS) is seeking a collaborative, student-centered individual who values excellence in student services and is committed to holistic student success to serve as a Student Success Advisor at Seton Hall University. Student Success Advisor serves as an initial point of contact for First-Year student adjustment to university life. They help students clarify personal, academic, and career goals; assist with the development and evaluation of University Life and Skills Courses; academically advise students for course registration; monitor academic progress; and connect students to campus resources throughout their first year.

Requirements

Master's degree in Higher education, Counseling, Social Work or other related field.
2 years experience working within educational setting.

Nice To Haves

Teaching or tutoring experience in an education setting.
Experience or familiarity with EAB, Banner and Degree Works.

Responsibilities

Advise students' course registration with ongoing monitoring of academic progress throughout the first year.
Provide first-year students with regular academic advisement appointments and maintain a working knowledge of other resources on campus for referrals.
Must be knowledgeable of FERPA, Title IX, Campus Security and all other required university policies and procedures to guide students throughout the academic year.
Maintain accurate records and files related to their respective caseload and conduct outreach to students to increase student retention and experience.
Contribute to one of four functional areas - Pirate Pathway, Transfer Center, Curriculum/Training, or Undecided/Undeclared students.
Instruct 1-3 sections courses offered to first-year students - "University Life (CORE 1001) or College Study Skills (SKILL 1104).
Work New Student Orientations, assist with staff rotation at Open Houses & Pirate Previews (occasional weekend dates), and other collaborative initiatives with CAS, the Office of Admissions and the Office of Student Engagement.