"Student Success Advisor"

Job Details

Student Success Advisor

Job No: 497078
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Administrator

The Center for Academic Success (CAS) is seeking a collaborative, student-centered individual who values excellence in student services and is committed to holistic student success to serve as a Student Success Advisor at Seton Hall University.

Student Success Advisors serve as the initial point of contact for First-Year student adjustment to university life. They help students clarify personal, academic, and career goals; assist with the development and evaluation of University Life and Skills Courses; academically advise students for course registration; monitor academic progress; and connect students to campus resources throughout their first year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advising students' course registration and monitoring academic progress throughout a student's first year (up to 30 credits).
• Attending/working all New Student Orientations, assisting with Open Houses, Pirate Previews, and other collaborative initiatives led by Enrollment Services and the Office of Student Engagement
• Serving as an Instructor for 3 - 4 sections of the Fall semester CORE-1001 University Life Course which all first-year students must take; Contributing to the development and evaluation of the course curriculum. Instruction for this course is included in the advisor's base pay.
• Mentoring, academically advising, and guiding students throughout the first year
• Being knowledgeable of campus resources and supports. Must be knowledgeable of FERPA, Title IX, Campus Security, and all other required university policies and procedures.
• Serving on Center for Academic Success teams/initiatives or University committees as assigned by the Assistant Vice President/Dean or Associate Dean
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of two years of professional experience with academic support services in a Higher Education setting or an equivalent job experience
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, work independently, and collaborate in a team setting
• The ability to work some weekend dates with notice and as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with First-Year Success Course Curriculum and Teaching
• Experience in advising and supporting students in a higher education setting
• Experience with Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner, Compass, and Degree Works)
• Demonstrated record of excellence in Student Services

Licenses and Certificates:

N/A

Salary Range:

$40,000 - $55,000

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Advertised: 11 November 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497078