Senior Advisor for Student Success and Programming

Job Description

Saint Michael's College invites applications for the Senior Advisor for Student Success. The Senior Student Success Advisor supports students as they transition to and through college, helping them develop strategies for academic achievement, personal well-being, and long-term professional goals. As part of the Student Success Center team, this role provides mentoring, outreach, and guidance to connect students with campus resources and opportunities. The Advisor also collaborates with offices across the College to create intentional pathways that support personal growth, career readiness, and life after college.

Responsibilities

• include, but are not limited to:
• Provide holistic advising and mentorship and guide individual student development, including
• Monitoring student progress to graduation in coordination with faculty advisors
• Working with students in need and responding to academic outreach requests
• Mentoring students on academic probation and participating in the Academic Review Board
• Advising and educating students on academic integrity violations
• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff in holistic support of students
• Communicating with student families as necessary
• Act as primary liaison between the SSC and assigned academic school and programs
• Assist in New Student Orientation as well as advisement and registration of incoming students
• Help recruit and supervise student workers in the SSC
• Instruct one section of a 1-credit course each fall to help facilitate students’ transition to the College
• Keep effective notes with student information.
• Represent the SSC at various campus events
• Display a commitment to continuous growth and development in supporting students with historically excluded, underrepresented, and minoritized identities. Report to the Associate Dean of Advising and provide support for the functions of the SSC as directed by the Assistant Dean on an ongoing basis
• See the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people. Help to create an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences.
• Understand academic preparation; academic engagement; social engagement; family dynamics; financing college; student health and wellness; and other issues affecting success retention
• Proficiency in developing strategies for success: setting expectations and then supporting and holding students accountable so that they reach their goals.

The salary range for this position is $58k-63k based on a 40-hour work week. For the full job description, Click Here [https://files.smcvt.edu/publicdocuments/hr/AcademicAffairs/Senior%20Advisor%20for%20Student%20Success%202026.pdf]

Schedule

• The role is a full-time, on-site position with standard business hours,
• Monday through
• Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits

include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Ed Administration, Counseling or other closely related field required, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in student affairs, advising, counseling or student support, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience in advising and mentoring college students.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and with a team in fast-paced environment
• Counseling/mentoring skills
• Ability to analyze student learning styles and challenges
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity or ability to learn Colleague

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions

• Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Review of applications will start immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: Saint Michael's College Careers [https://stmichaels-ibukjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2].