The Student Success Advisor (SSA) engages students in proactive and individualized academic advising supports, and manages caseloads of students to positively influence overall student engagement, persistence, and academic success. SSA staff members provide supportive outreach and case management services for students needing support, respond to referrals from faculty and staff, and assist students who seek help. SSAs develop and support a variety of student success programming, including peer mentoring/advising, new student orientation, and other structured success interventions. Each SSA serves as a contributing member of efforts that advance equity, inclusion and diversity at the College. Student Success Advisors also serve in other relevant capacities and support various projects as assigned.

Degree: Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Development, Higher Education, or a related field;
Work experience: 1-3 years relevant work experience
Type/Field of Experience: Advising and/or working with a diverse undergraduate student population to support ongoing student development and strategic learning while advancing the work of equity and inclusivity through advising and other student success initiatives.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (particularly in working with a diverse student population), as well as strong organizational and management skills are required; demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies.

Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.

03/22/2023

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508-286-8206

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

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