Student Success Advisor

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Jan 04, 2025
Student Success Advisor Job Details Job Location : UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO Position Type : Staff (Full-time) Education Level : Bachelors Degree Salary Range : $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 Job Category : Student Affairs or Academic Support Summary Are you a student-focused individual, passionate about helping students succeed? It's an incredibly rewarding experience to help a person reach their education goals - come and join us in making a difference in students' lives! University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is looking for a proactive, organized, and dedicated Student Success Advisor to champion student success and retention through academic advising. This role involves building strong relationships with students, assisting them in meeting their academic, co-curricular, and career goals, and supporting their overall personal and professional development. Since our founding over 158 years ago, UHSP has provided a world-class education for health care leaders and innovators and been a place where future professionals and practitioners come together to foster a healthier society. You will have the opportunity to: In collaboration with faculty and staff liaisons, maintain expertise on multiple degrees, basics of course offerings, and academic standards. Serve as the touchpoint for incoming students and their families in completing necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition to the institution. Through multiple meetings during the semester, provide holistic professional and personal support to advisees, focusing on academic planning, career exploration, goal setting, personal growth, and pathways to degree completion. Manage, monitor, and utilize available early alert systems to create and implement intervention strategies and resolve student issues. Work in collaboration with other support staff to connect students with services such as counseling, career services, tutoring, financial aid, etc. Facilitate formal connection to new faculty advisors for upper level advising. Serve on University and College committees and work collaboratively with key areas to support recruitment, persistence, and graduation initiatives. Maintain consistent communication with the Dean's and Registrar's Offices, to support students and stay in tune with policies and procedures. Utilize assessment to determine advising program strengths and areas of improvement. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To succeed in this role, you will need: A bachelor's degree in a related field with at least one year of experience in advising, coaching, or counseling from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is required. Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field with experience in advising, coaching, or counseling preferred. Exceptional time management and organization skills Excellent public speaking and presentation skills High level of detail orientation Demonstrated commitment to students with diverse backgrounds Team-oriented personality Ability to empathetically build rapport with students and effectively address their concerns Flexibility and the ability to be calm under pressure If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply: Apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Benefits: UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holiday, sick and vacation time. University employees have access to library resources, fitness facilities, cafeteria and university events. AA/EOE Statement: University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis values the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. The University's employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. To apply, visit https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=121880&clientkey=1E3AC297F410A99B94DEBF41FE3F4AF6 University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis values the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. The University's employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. jeid-c3c3c82f2a5f3548865373905e6810f2