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St. Louis Community College
Advisor, Student Success (District-Wide Openings)
Retention
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St. Louis Community College is hiring an Advisor, Student Success (District-Wide Openings) to provide academic, career, and transfer advising to an assigned caseload of students from entry through completion. The advisor delivers proactive retention interventions, interprets academic policies and degree requirements, and applies the Appreciative Advising framework to help students set and achieve their goals. This role plays a critical part in advancing the college's institutional retention, persistence, and completion goals.
Highlights
- Provides academic, career, and transfer advising to an assigned caseload of students from entry through completion
- Delivers proactive retention interventions and early alerts to support at-risk students
- Uses the Appreciative Advising framework to build rapport and co-create goals with students
- Interprets academic policies, degree requirements, and transfer standards for individual students
- Develops individualized academic plans aligned with degree requirements, workforce trends, and transfer pathways
- Analyzes degree audits, transcripts, placement results, and institutional data to guide student progression
- Facilitates workshops, group advising sessions, and student success programming
- Requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in advising, student services, or a related higher education field, with a master's degree preferred
- Pays $50,766 per year
- Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, PSRS retirement with a 14.5% employer match, generous paid time off, and tuition waivers and reimbursement
- Spans multiple locations, with openings at the Meramec, Florissant Valley, and Forest Park campuses
Advisor, Student Success (District-Wide Openings) Full Description
Position Summary
The Advisor, Student Success provides comprehensive academic, career, and transfer advising to students from entry through completion. This role independently manages an assigned caseload, delivers proactive retention interventions, interprets academic policies and degree requirements, and supports student progression through complex decision-making and case management. The position plays a critical role in advancing institutional retention, persistence, and completion goals.
Openings are available at our Meramec, Florissant Valley, and Forest Park campuses.
Primary Duties Performed
- Provide full-scope academic, career, and transfer advising to an assigned caseload of students.
- Apply the Appreciative Advising framework in all student interactions to build rapport, assess strengths, co-create goals, and support student persistence from entry through completion.
- Provides academic advising, navigation of processes and systems for all students, including dual enrollment students.
- Develop and monitor individualized academic plans aligned with degree requirements, workforce trends, and transfer pathways.
- Facilitate career exploration through assessment interpretation, goal clarification, and alignment of academic programs with career objectives.
- Guide students in identifying career pathways, labor market considerations, internship opportunities, and experiential learning options.
- Support students in clarifying career direction and making informed academic decisions that support long-term employability.
- May assist in the development of resume and cover letter writing, interview, job search, and soft skills.
- Interpret and apply institutional policies, academic standing standards, and transfer requirements.
- Conduct proactive outreach and early alert interventions to support at-risk students.
- Analyze degree audits, transcripts, placement results, and institutional data to guide student progression.
- Assist students with course selection, graduation planning, and transfer preparation.
- Collaborate with faculty, student affairs, and academic departments to resolve concerns and in support of students.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in student information and advising systems.
- Assists in new student orientation.
- Facilitates workshops, group advising sessions, and student success programming.
- Serve as a resource to students navigating complex academic, career, or personal barriers.
- Support departmental and institutional retention and workforce-aligned student success initiatives.
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in advising, student services, or related higher education field.
- Demonstrated experience in student case management or retention initiatives preferred.
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
Benefits
St. Louis Community College offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day. Enjoy a generous paid time off program, which includes 11 paid holidays, 4 days between Christmas and New Years, 4 personal days, and accrued medical and vacation leave. Participation in the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) is required. Employees contribute 14.5% of their pre-tax total compensation (gross wages + employer-paid premiums for Health, dental, & vision). The college matches the 14.5% and employees do not pay Social Security while contributing to PSRS. Benefit from tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities that support your continued growth and well-being.
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