Student Success Advisor

Job Details • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The EOC Student Success Advisor exists to provide direct support to program participants as they prepare for and transition into postsecondary education and workforce training. The position provides academic, career, admissions, financial aid, and referral assistance while supporting outreach throughout the program’s service target area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing academic support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, or financial literacy instruction.
• Experience working with underrepresented and/or nontraditional students and familiarity with college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment.
• Active, Unencumbered driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Education, psychology, social work, business, or a related field.
• Experience working with military students, veterans, and/or active service members.
• Experience working with adults in community and college settings.
• Demonstrated experience achieving measurable outcomes within established timelines.
• First-hand experience overcoming barriers similar to those experienced by EOC participants.
• Experience overcoming barriers such as those that affect EOC participants.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload and provide individualized advising, counseling, mentoring, and support.
• Assist participants with college admissions, FAFSA/financial aid, scholarship applications, and connections to postsecondary education and training opportunities.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies, conduct outreach throughout the EOC service area, and communicate program services and eligibility requirements to prospective participants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, agencies, and other partners; connect participants, including veterans and adult learners, with appropriate educational and support resources.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and presentations on financial literacy, study skills, goal setting, time management, work readiness, college access, and related student success topics.
• Maintain accurate electronic participant records, document services provided, and monitor participant academic progress, persistence, and outcome.
• Support the development of program materials and coordinate resources and logistics for outreach activities, community events, and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level