Student Success Advisor

Jackson State University•Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Jackson State Universityis Mississippi's UrbanUniversityand has been designated as a "high research activity" institution by the Carnegie Foundation.We are committed to working together for our mission to provide quality teaching, research, and service at the baccalaureate, master, specialist, and doctoral levels to diverse populations of students and communities using various modalities to ensure that they are technologically-advanced, ethical, and global leaders who think critically and can address societal problems and compete effectively. JSU invites you to join our creative, diverse, and energizing University that unites faculty, staff, and students as One JSU! The University Academic Advisement Center at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Student Success Advisor position. The Student Success Advisor's primary role is to support students in achieving their educational goals by providing guidance, resources, and encouragement to the students.They help students navigate academic requirements, career paths, and campus resources, ensuring a smooth and successful educational journey.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred).
Experience working in higher education and specifically in an academic advising environment.
Knowledge of excellent orientation programs, University regulations and policies, transfer articulation agreements, and retention models.
Knowledge of the Banner System, Degree Works, and the advising module.
Knowledge of academic support strategies and methods.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer applications.

Responsibilities

Advise Freshmen to Senior level students to include transfer students (this includes nights and weekends during high peak enrollment seasons).
Complete pre-registration/registration schedules, add(s)/drops(s), withdrawals, and change of major forms.
Monitor student progress on a systematic basis throughout the year.
Assist with the identification, selection, admittance, and registration of students.
Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing orientation, assessment, and placement of students in appropriate curricula and/or courses.
Teach University Success Courses.
Evaluate transcripts for incoming and continuing transfer students.
Articulate transfer and AP courses to reflectJSUcourse equivalences.
Create individualized action plans to help each student achieve academic goals.
Devise and implement programs and strategies that will increase the retention rate of students.
Update university programs and curriculums.
Perform degree audits.
Complete all requested reports.
Attend all meetings and programs in the unit.
Serve on unit and university committees.
Perform other duties as assigned