Student Services Advisor

Student Services Advisor

Position Summary:

Provides advice and counsels the students. This advice may relate to the student’s personal, academic, or professional life. Every college or university has a student advisor who makes programs suitable for a particular student that will guide them in their career. Student advisors may also work independently and offer their customized services to a particular student.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as an advocate and an interdepartmental and interagency liaison
• Studies the program needs and then develops and implements the program in compliance with the government and educational policies
• Provides a wholesome system of service delivery that is flexible and responsive to the needs of the students
• Informs students about their rights and responsibilities
• Represents the students in disputes with local agencies and college authorities
• Monitors the participation and progress of students to ensure program compliance
• Creates awareness about program services among the community
• By analyzing the requirements of the students, the advisor represents the program's concerns to the educational institute authorities
• Provides group and individual orientations and gives information to new and old students
• Assists students with the registration process, filing of other forms, and helps with financial aid
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Career Management or Social Services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Classification: Non-exempt

Work Hours: Forty hours per week, but may vary daily, and evening and weekend hours may be required

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Office