Advising Specialist - College Success- Office Based
Advising Specialist - College Success- Office Based
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Advising Specialist College Success
College Possible Omaha Office Based
This Work Is Our Mission
At College Possible we believe talent is universal. For many students the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. Thats where you come in.
We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching resources and guidance. When you join College Possible you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together we help students navigate the admissions process overcome challenges and earn their degrees.
Our Impact
80 of College Possible students are admitted to college 86 of College Possible students enroll in college 93000 students served nationwide since 2000
Why Join Our Team
When you work at College Possible youre not just taking a jobyoure advancing a mission to help more students get to and through college. Youll play a direct role in helping students achieve their educational goals and build brighter futures.
Key Benefits
Professional Growth Access training mentorship and career development opportunities as you support student success.
MissionDriven Impact Make a direct difference in students lives by helping them access and complete college.
Collaborative Community Join a team that values teamwork innovation and excellence in service of students.
WorkLife Balance Enjoy flexible work options unlimited PTO and resources to support your wellbeing.
Your Role as Advising Specialist College Success
The College Success Advising Specialist will be responsible for delivering excellent student support via virtual methods as well as inperson ensuring each student and partner interaction receives the highest quality of customer service.
As a Student Success Specialist Office Based You Will:
- Guide and educate college students at universities and colleges across the country in support of their academic personal and professional development and success.
- Collaborate with institution staff faculty and administration on student success and persistence.
- Promote and help develop student campus connections involvement academic success strategies experiential learning including internships financial management and other high impact activities to support student persistence.
- Advocate for students collaborating and communicating with institution staff faculty and administration and College Possible team members.
Primary Responsibilities
Direct Student Support 65.
- Connect with and educate students on topics and campus resources of relevance to them including:
- Academic success and time management strategies
- Financial management and resources including Federal aid scholarships and other funding opportunities
- Major and career exploration including shadowing informational interviewing research internships and other experiential opportunities
- Social and personal development including adapting to campus/college experience
- Guide students through obstacles encountered using campus connections and resources while teaching them selfadvocacy resourcefulness problem solving and communication skills.
- Build a career mindset in students encouraging career exploration experiential learning and networking.
- Provide ongoing communication and availability to all students in a caseload of 200250 students.
- Promote campus activities and events as appropriate to student interests and needs.
- Collaborate with College Possible Omaha Access Team on panels tabling and other activities to connect high school students with institutions and the College Possible Student Success Specialist services support and resources.
- Establish strong relationships with key campus partners and resource providers.
- Meet with students going into their first year introducing them to College Possible and institution/college resources and opportunities for academic personal and social development.
- Recognize student achievements and share with appropriate campus partners and College Possible Omaha communications team members.
- Refer students to specific appropriate campus and community resources as needed.
- Work from College Possible office assigned.
Data Management and Reporting 15
- Track and record student progress using both quantitative and qualitative measures.
- Enter and maintain current student data in CoPilot a Salesforce based CRM.
- Utilize existing and/or create and run reports to identify and respond to individual students in need of additional support and to identify and respond to trends in student progress.
- Generate annual monthly and as needed reports to measure progress for director development donors and campus partners.
Program Development and Support 15
- Utilize caseload management strategies including technologies collaborations and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Program Director to identify and develop Success Program initiatives and growth.
- Meet regularly with Program Director and full College Possible Program Teams to help develop and/or support organizational initiatives.
- Provide Program Director support as needed and/or assigned.
Organizational Support 5
- Collaborate and/or participate in events and activities providing logistics support as needed and connecting with guests supporters board members and other potential or current partners and/or students
- Represent and promote College Possible positively to increase and enhance organizational awareness throughout the community.
- Provide support and complete other duties as assigned.
As a Student Success Specialist Office Based
You Will Need:
Education
- Bachelors degree in education social or human sciences business or other related field(s) required
Experience
- 13 years teaching mentoring advising and/or coaching college students or related roles demonstrating a commitment to the power of education.
- Development of effective targeted text email and inperson college student communications.
- Collaboration and partnership building which demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problemsolving and adaptation to changing situations and environments.
- Finding reading comprehending utilizing and presenting information in an effective and efficient manner.
- Written and inperson communications with professional teams.
- Presentations to small and large groups showing effective speaking engagement and influencing skills.
Computer/Software Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams as well as in Google Google Drive and Docs
- Experience with CRM systems preferred.
Other
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
- Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- Mobility to move across campuses and/or travel to College Possible site as needed
In addition to the opportunity to positively impact individual students and Omaha communities as a part of a strong valuesbased team...
As a Student Success Specialist Office Based
You Will Gain:
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Excellent benefits including complete health dental life shortterm and longterm insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- A generous paid time off program
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Join the College Possible Omaha Team!
Apply at: with your resume and cover letter.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
