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Student Success Advisor
Babson College | |
United States, Massachusetts, Wellesley | |
April 25, 2024 | |
Wellesley MA Full time Posted 23 Days Ago R0013114 The Student Success Advisor provides academic and personal advising and case management services to about 375 undergraduate students (actual cohort size fluctuates between semesters). Using a holistic approach, Student Success Advisors work to empower, educate, and support students from matriculation to graduation. Specific responsibilities include: advising students through course selection and registration; overseeing the progress of students on academic probation; approving leave of absences and course withdrawals; approving advanced placement credits; auditing academic progress toward degree completion; providing referral and follow-up services to students in personal crisis; working collaboratively with partner offices to ensure students receive timely information and support related to their Babson experience; and developmental programming. WHAT YOU WILL DO Academic and personal advising:
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YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE May supervise graduate assistants, interns, and/or student employees. WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Master's Degree (Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field) A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with students in an advising capacity Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and empathy with the developmental needs of today's college students Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, and faculty Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Workday and Salesforce or other student information systems Ability to understand and make use of relevant student information and data to provide individualized advising services, support student success interventions, and implement targeted programming Must be flexible and willing to assume new tasks and special projects. Must be capable of effectively managing a student crisis and follow up with all appropriate parties in support of their academic, personal, and professional success. Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support Entrepreneurial Thought & Action; to take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results. Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions. HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK Requires occasional evening and weekend work throughout the academic year. Requires work onsite a minimum of 2 days a week (more days onsite required during the fall and spring semesters); the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need. About Us We're all different. We're all Babson.Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic and social value - everywhere. Here you'll find a collaborative, collegial team environment designed to include and motivate every individual. It's a rewarding and invigorating workplace - an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning and development opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community. Please see job description PI238740371 |