Posting Number:
0601208
Position Title:
Student Success Advisor
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full-Time
Staff Term:
12 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Filene Ctr Acad Adv & Career Svcs
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Student Success Advisor (SSA) engages students in proactive and individualized academic advising supports, and manages caseloads of students to positively influence overall student engagement, persistence, and academic success. SSA staff members provide supportive outreach and case management services for students needing support, respond to referrals from faculty and staff, and assist students who seek help. SSAs develop and support a variety of student success programming — including peer mentoring/advising, new student orientation, and structured success interventions — and serve in other relevant capacities supporting various projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Degree: Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Development, Higher Education, or a related field;
Work experience: 2-5 years relevant work experience
Type/Field of Experience: Advising and/or working with a diverse undergraduate student population to support ongoing student development and strategic learning while advancing the work of equity and inclusivity through advising and other student success initiatives.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (particularly in working with a diverse student population), as well as strong organizational and management skills are required; demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional/academic policies.
Preferred Qualifications:Compensation and Benefits:To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $55,000 – $58,000.
Physical Demands:ADA Statement:Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:05/15/2025
Closing Date:Open Until Filled:Yes
Contact(s):Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:508-286-8206
Contact Email:careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:Special Instructions to Candidates:The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:Supplemental Questions:Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents:Required Documents- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Resume
Optional Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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