Student Success Transfer Advisor

Indiana Tech•Fort Wayne, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Tech is seeking a passionate and student-focused Student Success Transfer Advisor to join their dynamic Office of Student Success team. The Student Success Transfer Advisor is responsible for encouraging a positive and successful learning experience for Indiana Tech’s transfer students to increase success, retention, and completion. This role will ensure proper credit articulation, degree mapping, and ongoing academic support to encourage student retention and completion and will provide academic support and guidance, offer approaches to managing school-life balance, as well as motivate and connect students to available resources. The broader goals of this position are to provide: Conduct individualized advising meetings with students to ensure clear academic pathways or roadmaps to completion for undergraduate students Evaluate unofficial and official transcripts in partnership with the Registrar’s Office to determine major course equivalencies – both for true transfer students and new to college students coming with some college credit Provide guidance on academic policies which may impact student persistence and retention Break down barriers which may exist for learners so they can attain their desired goals for learning Triage and connect students with the right supports (e.g., tutoring, financial aid, scholarship support, IT help) as quickly as possible to mitigate any pain point.

Requirements

Commitment to a culture of care: Need for high emotional intelligence, empathy, and tact to engage with students using diplomatic communication strategies
Familiarity and comfort with leveraging technological tools will be critically important to scale coaching across our student population. Some examples of this technology could include but aren’t limited to: Jenzabar (or other student information systems), Canvas, and Slate.
Ability to learn and communicate about academic programs, scheduling, and requirements
Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, etc. preferred OR associate degree plus two years of experience working in an institution of higher education within the student affairs or enrollment management division.
Knowledge of student development, retention, academic advising, and coaching
A data-informed and growth mindset is preferred combined with a willingness to take action
Demonstrated skill in solving problems and resolving conflict
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including a strong interest in building cooperative and productive relationships
At least two years of practical experience in student advising, academic skills development, admission/retention, or closely related job function; ideally to include experience working within higher education
Prior experience in transfer credit evaluation or data processing is preferred
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Computer skills – digital literacy with programs such as student information systems (e.g., Jenzabar, PeopleSoft, Banner), Microsoft Suite of programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint), data analytic software (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau), etc.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in transfer credit evaluation or data processing is preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with Admissions Reps to ensure seamless hand-off, so the learner feels supported through the transition. This includes knowledge sharing between Rep and Advisor, so the learner does not have to repeat everything with the new advisor.
Actively manage assigned caseload of students to: - Ensure students have a developed personalized plan identifying their current academic status as well as the path forward to achieve their academic goals successfully/efficiently - Transition students to their full-time Student Success Advisor once a map/degree plan has been created - Develop rapport and relationships with students to provide academic advising, and/or referral to appropriate academic support units for help - Collaborate with faculty to ensure course equivalencies meet academic standard - Collaborate with the Registrar’s Office as needed related to credit evaluation and appropriate academic policies
Maintain academic plans, establish records on students, and communicate appropriate information to faculty, Student Success Advisors, and other relevant departments
Maintain consistency within the department with continuous development and coordination with the AVP of Student Success and others within the OSS (Office of Student Success)
Actively participate in generating ideas to support a culture of continuous improvement
Ensure proper handling of student information in keeping with FERPA regulations and other pertinent Tech policies
Participate in various onboarding activities
Contribute as assigned to efforts by other Indiana Tech units to deepen student engagement, retention, and completion
Submit various reports as identified by the Assistant Director or AVP of Student Success
Perform other duties as assigned
Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the institution