Support students in developing and maintaining academic plans
aligned with timely graduation.
Coach students in study skills, time management,
decision-making, and self-advocacy.
Assist students in navigating transitions, including first-year
adjustment, major exploration, and academic challenges.
Student Success & Case Management:
- Monitor academic progress and identify students in need of
additional support.
- Provide outreach in response to alerts, progress reports, and
advising triggers.
- Support students on academic probation through structured
intervention plans and ongoing coaching.
- Connect students with campus resources including tutoring,
accessibility services, and wellness support.
Student Engagement Across the Lifecycle:
- First Year: Support transition, academic onboarding, and early
engagement.
- Second Year: Guide academic planning and readiness for co-op
preparation.
- Third Year: Support academic progression during co-op
participation and course sequencing.
- Fourth Year: Ensure degree completion and support
post-graduation planning.
Integrated Advising Collaboration:
- Collaborate with CCAs and Faculty Advisors to deliver
coordinated, holistic student support.
- Participate in joint advising meetings, case reviews, and
shared success planning.
- Maintain shared advising notes and contribute to aligned
communication strategies.
- Ensure seamless referrals and coordinated handoffs across the
advising team.
School & Faculty Partnership:
- Serve as an integral member of the School Advising Team within
assigned school(s).
- Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership on student
success strategies.
- Align advising with curriculum requirements and program
pathways.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate, timely advising records in institutional
systems (e.g., Navigate, Banner).
- Ensure documentation meets institutional standards for quality
and timeliness.
- Monitor academic standing and progression benchmarks.
Professional Development & Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in required IAC training and professional
development.
- Engage in assessment and continuous improvement
initiatives.
- Stay current on advising practices, student development theory,
and institutional systems.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related
field.
- 2–4 years of experience in academic advising, student support,
or related field.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration
skills.
- Commitment to working with diverse student populations.
Preferred:
- Experience with academic advising technologies (e.g., EAB
Navigate, Banner)
- Familiarity with developmental advising and NACADA
competencies
Position Details:
At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for
H-1B visas.
This is an in-person position with core hours of 8:30 AM–4:30 PM or
9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Specific hours and remote work must be approved by
your supervisor. Occasional weekend hours may be required for
Success Studio, advising, or university events.
The job grade for this position is Grade 5.
The expected wage range for this position is between $58,000 and
$70,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this
role.
Compensation and Benefits
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair,
transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We
believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports
equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all
employees.
Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered
to support the best experience for our employees.
https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the
Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a
diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has
the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make
contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive
Excellence at Wentworth.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive
Excellence, please visit the website
https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence
.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and
accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations,
contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin
Wells, at
wellsc1@wit.edu .
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (
Form
I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based
system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records
available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are
authorized to work in the United States.
