"Student Success Advisor"

Student Success Advisor

Company: Western Oregon University

Job Location:

Category: Academic Advising

Type: Full-Time

Student Success Advisor

Recruitment #: S2549

Review Date: Open | Open until filled

Department: Student Success and Advising

Salary Rate: $44,000 - $49,000

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive academic and career advising to support students in achieving their educational, professional, and personal goals. The incumbent will assist students with academic planning, exploration of majors and interests, identification of potential obstacles, and referral to appropriate on- and off-campus resources. In addition to direct advising, this position is responsible for engaging in proactive student support activities, including outreach to students identified through early academic alerts and coordination of referrals to programs and services such as TRIO and tutoring.

The successful candidate must be skilled in supporting first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students, as well as re-entry students, students experiencing academic difficulties, and those in crisis. The role requires cultural humility, adaptability, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Click here for the complete position description which includes knowledge areas and preferred qualifications.

Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please upload the following required materials within the application portal.

Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

1. WOU Employment Application form available here - unclassified/faculty
2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position
3. Resume/CV
4. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned
5. Complete and submit the Reference Check form, available here along with your application

Background/Education Check:

A criminal background check will be completed as a condition of employment. Education checks are processed for positions requiring a formal degree as a minimum requirement.

Benefits: Western Oregon University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. http://www.wou.edu/hr/benefits/