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College Admissions - Student Advisor
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Position Status : Non-exempt
Work Hours: Mon–Fri. Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays; Secondary holidays may be a scheduled work day.
Reports To : Admissions Manager
Location : Orchard Park, NY
Position Summary :
This sales position is responsible for the recruitment and retention of qualified online students through the demonstrated use of consultative needs based selling in a call center environment. The Admissions Advisor is responsible for building long-term relationships both internally and externally with the specific intent of improving lead conversion, increasing enrollment, and maintaining desired retention rates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Goals : Meet and maintain conversion metrics dictated by projected budgetary enrollment.
- Sales-Driven Interview : Interview and enroll qualified students through phone, email, chat, and other electronic communication methods. Use effective probing to determine needs and deliver a value-based enrollment experience. Manage the enrollment process for each student ensuring admissions requirements are met, all proper paperwork is completed, and all deadlines are met for each term/start. Effectively communicate the admissions process to students.
- Financial Aid Partnership : Facilitate interdepartmental communications with Financial Aid. Successfully collaborate with FA Partner to ensure coordination of all enrollment activities and maintain a positive student experience through meetings and electronic CRM communications.
- Referral, Retention & Relationship Building: Provide excellent customer service and support services to the student to help increase campus retention and graduation rates. Demonstrate consistent and effective follow up. Contact potential students designated as Leadbank and Rollover. Secure referrals and generate leads from all internal and external sources (alumni, students, etc.).
- Documentation : Prepare/maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation in the CRM database. Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications :
- Associate’s Degree is required
- 1-2 years previous sales experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and the Internet
- Strong phone skills
Preferred qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous call center experience
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position as well as the occasional need to lift, carry, push, and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.
Position requires the use of computer technology/equipment.
Position requires the ability to hear conversations and receive information in person and over the telephone.
Position requires the ability to convey detailed and important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Starting Salary: $46,000 per year ($22.12 per hour).
This role is eligible for overtime.
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate may not have been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company DescriptionBryant & Stratton College, a not-for-profit institution, has been educating students for over 160 years and with 17 ground campuses and an online division we continues to grow! Bryant & Stratton College is an industry leader with a long history of providing students with a solid educational foundation and path to success! As one of the United States oldest and largest private career colleges, our mission is to provide a personalized career education and experience leading to a high demand profession so graduates are prepared for their career and life pursuits.
As an educational institution, Bryant & Stratton College supports the concept of lifelong learning and competency development. As an employer, we take great pride in associate development and foster a culture of learning and accountability where associates have an opportunity to realize their full potential. Because of this, associates have the opportunity to grow, earn organizational responsibility based on merit, and contribute to the true success of the college and our students.
Bryant & Stratton College's ability to continue to be a leader in career education is a direct result of the people chosen to be part of the student and stakeholder experience. Whether you're based at one of our 17 Campuses, Online Education Division, Professional Skills Centers or the Colleges Headquarters (System Office) you'll have a fantastic opportunity to impact the lives of students in a positive way by using your expertise, knowledge and passion to support our mission.
Bryant & Stratton College offers a professional and rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes, competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous vacation/holidays, 401K, as well as company paid college tuition for associates and family.
At this time, we are a qualifying employer under the student loan forgiveness program.
Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bryant & Stratton College, a not-for-profit institution, has been educating students for over 160 years and with 17 ground campuses and an online division we continues to grow! Bryant & Stratton College is an industry leader with a long history of providing students with a solid educational foundation and path to success! As one of the United States oldest and largest private career colleges, our mission is to provide a personalized career education and experience leading to a high demand profession so graduates are prepared for their career and life pursuits.
As an educational institution, Bryant & Stratton College supports the concept of lifelong learning and competency development. As an employer, we take great pride in associate development and foster a culture of learning and accountability where associates have an opportunity to realize their full potential. Because of this, associates have the opportunity to grow, earn organizational responsibility based on merit, and contribute to the true success of the college and our students.
Bryant & Stratton College's ability to continue to be a leader in career education is a direct result of the people chosen to be part of the student and stakeholder experience. Whether you're based at one of our 17 Campuses, Online Education Division, Professional Skills Centers or the Colleges Headquarters (System Office) you'll have a fantastic opportunity to impact the lives of students in a positive way by using your expertise, knowledge and passion to support our mission.
Bryant & Stratton College offers a professional and rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes, competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous vacation/holidays, 401K, as well as company paid college tuition for associates and family.
At this time, we are a qualifying employer under the student loan forgiveness program.
Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Academic Advisor Student Success
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This position is located at the Southside College of Health Sciences, Colonial Heights, VA. It is an opportunity to work in a fast growing environment.
**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
The Academic Advisor of Student Success (Success Advisor) serves as a member of the RHEI advising team in which students are placed at the center of all that we do and supports students throughout the student lifecycle by providing academic advising and academic counseling to all student populations as guided by the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the Richmond Higher Education Institutions and Office of Student Success. The Success Advisor partners with students, faculty and administration of the RHEIs to support students in pursuit of their educational goals and to ensure they have access to support, services, and resources that assist students in their academic journey.
**Essential Job Functions**
+ Provides academic assistance and advising to a diverse student population including non-traditional on-campus and hybrid/online learners to facilitate students' successful and timely educational planning and degree completion in alignment with their educational and career goals.
+ Assists students in developing skills and strategies which foster independent, active learning, academic success and progression, timely degree completion and achievement of their educational goals.
+ Evaluates student needs and provides appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
+ Provides insight and direction to students in making decisions concerning education goals leading to graduation. Serves as institutional representative and vital connection in helping students understand college resources, policies, and procedures.
+ Contributes to the development, implementation, and assessment of academic and non-academic programming, advising tools and resources. Identifies, recommends, and helps coordinate academic assistance resources, programming, and related auxiliary support services.
+ Develops a rapport of trust and accessibility with assigned students in caseload. Ensures accurate academic advising and quality support, contributing to persistence and a positive student experience. Upholds sound equity and inclusion practices for student success with all students.
+ Collaborates with faculty and the Director of Student Success to identify at-risk students and develops an action plan to facilitate student success. Assists with retention programming for all programs. Helps develop and team teach parts of the Orientation course for incoming students.
+ Functions as a member of the student success team to ensure the proper workflow, continuous improvement and outcomes of the office. Collaborate with colleagues to advance quality advising practices.
+ Monitors student progress and develops graduation plans in partnership with individual students. Provide information regarding curriculum, policies, procedures, opportunities and guidelines for academic programs.
+ Represents the Office of Student Success at internal and external events and functions. Participates in student organizations and on committees, provides support for student affairs/student life initiatives.
+ Supports strategic support efforts as directed by the Dean and Director of Student Success, including but not limited to new student orientation, campus connections, continuing student programming, and commencement.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
**Licensing/Certification**
_N/A_
**Education**
_Master's Degree (required) (Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Development)_
**Work Experience**
(2) years and recent experience in academic advising, higher education counseling or a closely related field. (required)
Strong technology skills including on-line course management software, web-enabled student success resources, student information systems. Experience counseling/advising both traditional and non-traditional learners in a face-to-face and virtual environment. The ability to assess student needs and make referrals to external resources. Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to interact with diverse students, faculty and administration. Professional demeanor and strong commitment to excellent customer service. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Self-directed. (required)
Prefer the ability to evaluate disability documentation and apply information to determine appropriate accommodations and services; ability to effectively engage with college students with disabilities. Knowledge of disabilities, as well as Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and FERPA laws. (preferred)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
LIFT Academy Galveston - Student Advisor
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LIFT Academy
**POSITION PURPOSE**
Promote student success and retention at the academy through regular monitoring and auditing of student progress while referring students at risk or in need of additional resources with the primary objective to ensure on-time and successful completion of the training program.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily._
**New Student Orientation**
+ Assist students in onboarding and orientation. Ensure students have a good onboarding experience and are on the path the success.
**Student Progress Tracking**
+ Monitor and report on daily lesson completion as well as the completion of other milestone events to include written testing, stage checks, end of course checks, and check rides.
+ Generates and presents reports to academy leadership on student progress.
+ Makes appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk, acts as an advocate as appropriate.
**Student Accountability**
+ Create plans of action when deficiency trigger events occur and monitor the completion of the plan.Escalate concerns to management as appropriate.
+ Monitor student attendance for daily training events and provide first-level coaching for attendance.Advise students on consequences for attendance and performance issues.
**Time Building Pathways**
+ Advise students on the preferential bid process.Manage student transition to experience-building pathways, and from these pathways to Republic Airways First Officer.
**Student Engagement**
+ Attend student engagement events to foster a culture of fun and action.
**Miscellaneous**
+ Ensure students are training and following appropriate processes for administrative items such as: time off, leave of absence, student complaints, resource library, etc
+ Administer exit surveys and voluntary withdrawals.
+ Works collaboratively with the team to allocate resources for student training.
+ Maintains administrative documents and confidential student records.
+ Develops and promotes internal communication and resource sharing in order to benefit student success.
+ Participates in individual and team professional development, remains current with technology used to provide advising services.
+ Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ **Student success**
+ Ensure that students are prepared to meet the demands of the academy training program, identify obstacles to success, and promote changes in behavior, as necessary, to ensure successful completion of the program.
+ **Operational efficiency**
+ Maintain total awareness into the consistent and on-time completion of training programs at the academy for each assigned student. Provide regular reporting to leadership on student success with regard to performance and on-time status.
+ **Safety and security**
+ Consistently and reliably ensures that the policies and procedures required at a high security operation are met and reports any deviations from these policies and procedures.
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
_The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job._
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
+ Experience in academic advising or related careers in post-secondary or trade education, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position.
+ Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
+ Ability to effectively analyze ambiguous information and respond appropriately.
+ Experience in group presentations.
+ Ability to process and maintain confidential information.
+ Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office suite.
+ Ability to multitask and interact with multiple computer applications.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
+ Bachelor's degree.
+ FAA advanced or instrument ground instructor or certificated flight instructor certificate.
+ Previous experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
+ Experience working within the flight training industry.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
DECISION MAKING
Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually low cost.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._
Able to lift up to 25 pounds up to 35% of the time.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
_The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job._
Ability to work nights and weekends
**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS**
No travel requirement
**Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It's an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways.
Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles - those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.
Academic Advisor - Student Advising Services
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**POSITION DETAILS**
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens **,** LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia's degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.
Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please visit to learn more.
Student Advising Services is a dynamic department that provides centralized and integrated academic support to incoming and current undergraduate students through the clarification and navigation of degree requirements in order to foster timely and successful completion of their degree. Advising teams continually guide students through curricula and program requirements while exploring educational and career aspirations.
Reporting to the Assistant Director for New Student Advising, the Academic Advisor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
+ Provide individualized, appropriate academic advising to new students;
+ Assist students in selecting appropriate courses based on degree requirements, career goals, transfer plans, placement scores, and academic standing;
+ Maintain accurate records of student interactions and academic progress;
+ Assist students with understanding their Degree Audit, Navigate, Schedule Builder and CUNY First in preparation for advising and registration;
+ Provide students with effective and timely referrals to other college support services;
+ Assist students in navigating academic policies and procedures;
+ Provide academic advising to individual or small groups of students;
+ Assist with the development of marketing materials for various group workshops to support student success;
+ Participate in training and development of sessions to maintain knowledge of academic policies, programs, and support services at the college;
+ Collaborate with Managers, Senior Academic Advisors and staff to determine students' needs;
+ Participate in departmental events and pop-up tabling, alongside Senior Academic Advisors;
+ May serve as a member of an Advising Team, a group of faculty and staff, who facilitate advising activities in certain majors;
+ Evening and occasional weekends required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Bachelor's Degree required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One to two years' experience in academic advising preferred.
Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office 365 and aptitude to learn new systems as needed, such as DegreeWorks, Navigate and PeopleSoft are preferred.
**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**
Provides academic counseling and planning services to a diverse student population.
- Assists students with clarifying values and goals; counsels students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures.
- Offers academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process
- Provides students with effective and timely referral to other college and external support services
- Monitors and evaluates students' educational progress by conducting academic progress audits
- Establishes and maintains student files, databases and records; prepares activity reports and analyses
- May specialize in providing advice on specific programs or to specific student groups
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Academic Advisor
**CUNY TITLE**
Assistant to HEO
**FLSA**
Exempt
**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
$44,411 - $54,268
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**
**HOW TO APPLY**
Visit access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
**CLOSING DATE**
September 17th, 2025
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30544
Location
LaGuardia Community College
Associate Campus Director, Student Advisor - Sacramento Campus
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Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provid Student Advisor, Director, Associate, Advisor, International, Program Director, Manufacturing
Student Financial Advisor
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STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
TYPE: On Campus
REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Aid
PURPOSE
The Student Financial Advisor is responsible for the administration and coordination of Federal, State, and Institutional Aid Programs and the management and services of the School's Financial Aid Office. The individual in this role will assess the financial needs of students and advises on financial aid options, processes, and requirements. The Student Financial Advisor is accountable for ensuring prospective and continuing students have all the tools and information they need to successfully complete the financial aid process. The Student Financial Advisor plays a significant role in supporting the mission and goals of the school. The individual in this role will actively engage with prospective and continuing students by creating a friendly and positive environment in a virtual financial aid process.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance and instructions to students and parents (if applicable) for requesting an FSA ID and completing the online FAFSA application
- Gives students an estimated financial plan and budgeting guidance
- Ability to package prospective students in a timely and independent manner
- Educate, support and manage the financial aid process for students
- Evaluates students' academic progress to ensure students stay eligible for their financial aid program(s)
- Determine eligibility and process Smith Chason scholarship applications
- Regularly and consistently follow up with prospective students via phone calls, text messages and emails when necessary
- Quickly respond to requests for information and provide assistance
- Ability to repackage continuing students in a timely and independent manner
- Attend appropriate weekly staff meetings
- Detailed, accurate and timely documentation of all student communication in Institution's SIS
- Ensure all expected funding is received to clear students for externship and for graduation
- Keep current on all programs offered and continually seek to enhance program/school knowledge
- Collaborate with other departments in a positive and productive manner to ensure a student-first environment
- Adhere to all State and Accrediting Agencies regulations
- Additional duties as assigned by Corporate Director of Financial Aid / Campus Director
- Minimum of two years previous experience in a Private Post Secondary Financial Aid position
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulations pertaining to Title IV Funding
- Strong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, database management, and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Essential qualities: positive attitude, strong desire to help others, self-driven nature, confidence, and results-oriented
- Be able to effectively collaborate with other team members to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly campus objectives
- Other necessary character traits include being a team player and having the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Always behave in a professional manner in way of appearance, demeanor, and attitude
- Consistently display the highest levels of integrity in all that is done
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
- Can independently move objects up to 25 lbs.
- Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motions
- Must have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with others
- Must be able to occasionally function in activities that include walking, bending, squatting, and reaching
Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:
- Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students
- Identifying problem areas and offering assistance
- Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions
- Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers
Salary Description
$24.00 to $26.00 Per hour
Student Recruiter/ Advisor
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Location : Person County Campus, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FSP21000STDE05
Division: Admissions and Recruitment
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Description
The Student Recruiter/Advisor is responsible for coordinating and executing student recruitment efforts for the admission of students to college programs. This position plays a key role in attracting and supporting prospective and current students through proactive outreach, individualized advising and guiding students from application to enrollment and beyond. The Student Recruiter/Advisor is the primary point of contact for the institution's service regions and internal coordination of the College participation in outreach activities.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties
Recruitment:
- Develops a comprehensive recruiting plan and schedule to promote and increase awareness for program offerings.
- Track and report recruitment data and outcomes.
- Maintains the recruiter event and contacts file and establishes monthly recruiting event opportunities.
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in student recruitment activities in high schools, career fairs, community events, CACRAO tours, and other outreach opportunities.
- Develop relationships with high school counselors, community organizations, and workforce partners.
- Conduct campus tours and provide admissions, programmatic, and enrollment information for prospective students and their families in various modalities (in-person, via phone, etc.).
- Maintain current, engaging recruitment materials and digital marketing campaigns that align with the branding.
- Monitor prospect, applicant and enrollment data to assess progress towards meeting goals.
- Plans and implements monthly information sessions for prospective students and for partnerships in Person and Caswell communities
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders for campus community events to share program details and provide information on the admissions and enrollment process.
- Utilize the CRM to maintain prospect data and communication.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to support student onboarding and retention efforts.
- Serve on relevant college committees as assigned.
- Stay current on NC Community College System policies, programs, and student services best practices.
- Provide academic advising to new, returning, and prospective students, including program selection, course planning, and career guidance.
- Help students understand placement scores, curriculum requirements, academic policies, and transfer opportunities.
- Refer students to appropriate campus resources (e.g., tutoring, financial aid, counseling, accessibility services).
- Assist with orientation, registration, and enrollment processes.
- Serves as a backup for the admissions during high peak registration periods and hours
- Provides multi-campus support during peak registration periods and special events.
- Other duties as needed.
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Education, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience in recruitment services.
Master's degree and work experience in higher education is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of organization or department operations, services, and policies.
- Knowledge of general office procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of high school graduation requirements.
- Knowledge of federal policy concerning admittance of international students.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work well with diverse populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret placement test scores and high school GPA for English and Math placement.
- Ability to be organized.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands
This job requires continuously talking or hearing, frequently standing, frequently walking, frequently reaching with hands and arms, frequently gripping, or feeling with hands, typing/repetitive movement, occasionally climbing or balancing, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, frequently sitting. Occasionally required to lift at least 50 pounds. Frequently transport items to and from campus.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to indoor environment, outdoor environment. Periodic evening and weekend recruitment activities.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Student Success Advisor
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**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
The Academic Advisor of Student Success (Success Advisor) serves as a member of the RHEI advising team in which students are placed at the center of all that we do and supports students throughout the student lifecycle by providing academic advising and academic counseling to all student populations as guided by the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the Richmond Higher Education Institutions and Office of Student Success. The Success Advisor partners with students, faculty and administration of the RHEIs to support students in pursuit of their educational goals and to ensure they have access to support, services, and resources that assist students in their academic journey.
**Essential Job Functions**
+ Provides academic assistance and advising to a diverse student population including non-traditional on-campus and hybrid/online learners to facilitate students' successful and timely educational planning and degree completion in alignment with their educational and career goals.
+ Assists students in developing skills and strategies which foster independent, active learning, academic success and progression, timely degree completion and achievement of their educational goals.
+ Evaluates student needs and provides appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
+ Provides insight and direction to students in making decisions concerning education goals leading to graduation. Serves as institutional representative and vital connection in helping students understand college resources, policies, and procedures.
+ Contributes to the development, implementation, and assessment of academic and non-academic programming, advising tools and resources. Identifies, recommends, and helps coordinate academic assistance resources, programming, and related auxiliary support services.
+ Develops a rapport of trust and accessibility with assigned students in caseload. Ensures accurate academic advising and quality support, contributing to persistence and a positive student experience. Upholds sound equity and inclusion practices for student success with all students.
+ Collaborates with faculty and the Director of Student Success to identify at-risk students and develops an action plan to facilitate student success. Assists with retention programming for all programs. Helps develop and team teach parts of the Orientation course for incoming students.
+ Functions as a member of the student success team to ensure the proper workflow, continuous improvement and outcomes of the office. Collaborate with colleagues to advance quality advising practices.
+ Monitors student progress and develops graduation plans in partnership with individual students. Provide information regarding curriculum, policies, procedures, opportunities and guidelines for academic programs.
+ Represents the Office of Student Success at internal and external events and functions. Participates in student organizations and on committees, provides support for student affairs/student life initiatives.
+ Supports strategic support efforts as directed by the Dean and Director of Student Success, including but not limited to new student orientation, campus connections, continuing student programming, and commencement.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
**Licensing/Certification**
_N/A_
**Education**
_Master's Degree (required) (Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Development)_
**Work Experience**
(2) years and recent experience in academic advising, higher education counseling or a closely related field. (required)
Strong technology skills including on-line course management software, web-enabled student success resources, student information systems. Experience counseling/advising both traditional and non-traditional learners in a face-to-face and virtual environment. The ability to assess student needs and make referrals to external resources. Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to interact with diverse students, faculty and administration. Professional demeanor and strong commitment to excellent customer service. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Self-directed. (required)
Prefer the ability to evaluate disability documentation and apply information to determine appropriate accommodations and services; ability to effectively engage with college students with disabilities. Knowledge of disabilities, as well as Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and FERPA laws. (preferred)
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Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
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Student Financial Advisor
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JOB TITLE : Student Financial Advisor
STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
TYPE: On Campus
REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Aid
PURPOSE
The Student Financial Advisor is responsible for the administration and coordination of Federal, State, and Institutional Aid Programs and the management and services of the School’s Financial Aid Office. The individual in this role will assess the financial needs of students and advises on financial aid options, processes, and requirements. The Student Financial Advisor is accountable for ensuring prospective and continuing students have all the tools and information they need to successfully complete the financial aid process. The Student Financial Advisor plays a significant role in supporting the mission and goals of the school. The individual in this role will actively engage with prospective and continuing students by creating a friendly and positive environment in a virtual financial aid process.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance and instructions to students and parents (if applicable) for requesting an FSA ID and completing the online FAFSA application
- Gives students an estimated financial plan and budgeting guidance
- Ability to package prospective students in a timely and independent manner
- Educate, support and manage the financial aid process for students
- Evaluates students' academic progress to ensure students stay eligible for their financial aid program(s)
- Determine eligibility and process Smith Chason scholarship applications
- Regularly and consistently follow up with prospective students via phone calls, text messages and emails when necessary
- Quickly respond to requests for information and provide assistance
- Ability to repackage continuing students in a timely and independent manner
- Attend appropriate weekly staff meetings
- Detailed, accurate and timely documentation of all student communication in Institution’s SIS
- Ensure all expected funding is received to clear students for externship and for graduation
- Keep current on all programs offered and continually seek to enhance program/school knowledge
- Collaborate with other departments in a positive and productive manner to ensure a student-first environment
- Adhere to all State and Accrediting Agencies regulations
- Additional duties as assigned by Corporate Director of Financial Aid / Campus Director
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES
- Minimum of two years previous experience in a Private Post Secondary Financial Aid position
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulations pertaining to Title IV Funding
- Strong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, database management, and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Essential qualities: positive attitude, strong desire to help others, self-driven nature, confidence, and results-oriented
- Be able to effectively collaborate with other team members to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly campus objectives
- Other necessary character traits include being a team player and having the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Always behave in a professional manner in way of appearance, demeanor, and attitude
- Consistently display the highest levels of integrity in all that is done
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
- Can independently move objects up to 25 lbs.
- Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motions
- Must have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with others
- Must be able to occasionally function in activities that include walking, bending, squatting, and reaching
CULTURE OF CARE
Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:
- Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students
- Identifying problem areas and offering assistance
- Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions
- Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers
Academic Advisor, TRIO/Student Support Services
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Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.
Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job DescriptionThe TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Advisor provides comprehensive advising, financial literacy, and academic support services to Augsburg University students who participate in the TRIO/SSS program. This position assists TRIO/SSS participants in their persistence, academic performance, and timely graduation from the University, enhances existing and develop new programming designed to improve the academic counseling experience for participants in TRIO/SSS, and collaborates with on-and off-campus departments to provide complementary student services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Academic advising and course selection: Advise and monitor students regarding course selection and planning, major and graduation requirements, 4-year planning, graduation advising.
- Financial aid counseling and financial literacy advising: Advise students regarding financial aid award and renewal, and advise about federal, state, institutional, and other sources of financial aid. Instruct on personal budget planning, student account management and other financial literacy topics, monitor and advise on scholarship applications and completion of requirements.
- Academic counseling: Coach students in academic skills and time management techniques through weekly meetings during students’ first term in SSS; monitor academic progress, respond to academic feedback reports and alerts from instructors; provide specialized probation advising and specialized advising for program participants admitted to the University conditionally; assist students in setting and achieving academic goals.
- Personal and career counseling: Instruct students in life and career skills, assist with major decision-making strategies, intervene in minor crises and screen for appropriate referrals, counsel on a variety of issues including family issues, college transition adjustment, college completion, personal development. Guide students to appropriate self-advocacy personally and academically.
- Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of students with faculty and staff, coach students to self-advocate.
- Summer Bridge: Design and lead supplemental instruction sessions for the Summer Bridge course June-August. Assist in planning and day-to-day operations of the 5-week academic residential program. Design and lead several program activities. Direct service to and implementation of advising programming for students participating in voluntary academic support program in order to meet eligibility and administrative requirements of the federal grant.
Additional Responsibilities
- Specialized workshops and academic enrichment activities: Design, present, and evaluate 6-8 student academic support workshops per year, often in collaboration with on- and off-campus community partners; plan and accompany student participants on academic enrichment and leadership activity events 2-4 times per year.
- Project planning and maintenance: Maintain program website, social networking sites and/or program newsletter to support necessary advertisement and communication of program activities. Plan, prepare, and implement retention initiatives to meet TRIO/SSS mission and objectives. Maintain partnerships with workshop co-sponsors, create new programming as needed.
- Collaborative and ongoing training activities: Participate in at least one college committee, cross-departmental training, or discussion group per academic year; consult, collaborate and advise on programming and student issues with campus departments (faculty, Student Financial Services, Admissions, Disability Services, Counseling, Career Services, Student Initiatives, etc.)
- Professional development activities, program assessment, case notes on database and in student files, other documentation for federal grant support.
- All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Typical work environment is an office. Sedentary work for long periods of time.
- Regular computer and phone use.
- Regular communication with others.
- Infrequent driving in the metro area for academic enrichment activities, training, workshops, and special projects; must have reliable transportation.
- Occasional travel outside of the metro area for professional development.
- Occasional long or irregular hours related to weekend and evening hours to accommodate Summer Bridge students, Adult Undergraduate students, to present workshops, and to participate in academic enrichment activities, and professional development activities.
- Intense work environment: student issues can reach crisis and feel overwhelming; it is important that the advisor maintains perspective and professional boundaries.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three (3) years full-time related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, student affairs or counseling related field.
- Bilingual: Hmong, Somali, or Spanish.
- Experience with counseling, advising, teaching, and/or student development theories.
- Familiarity with web-based programs and systems, web site design programs.
- Prior experience with TRIO or other educational opportunity programs.
- Knowledge of FERPA and related confidentiality guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Computer skills including MS Office, internet and email usage.
- Ability to keep accurate and timely records of student contacts.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
- Ability to be attentive to details, show initiative, be accurate, be precise.
- Ability to lead; work in a team environment; and work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience, understanding with first-generation, low-income students preferred.
- Ability to organize workflow; manage multiple projects; handle frequent interruptions.
Additional Information
Application Requirements
To be considered for this position please include the following in your application:
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
Compensation & Benefits at Augsburg
- The compensation range is $47,000 - $53,000 per year, DOQ.
Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
- Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
- Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
- Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email: