Advisor, Academic Success (Part-Time)

Anderson University Department for Enrollment Management invites applications for a part-time (25-28 hours/week) Academic Success Advisor. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a qualified candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. The Academic Success Advisor will serve as a central resource for post-traditional students, providing personalized support to each student, as assigned by the Director of Graduate Admission and Advising, from acceptance to graduation. The Academic Success Advisor will develop degree program strategies that will engage and motivate students in their area of study, regularly communicating and assisting students with the admission, registration, financial or other processes required for program completion. As a key contributor to the university’s retention goals, this position will assist with various enrollment management duties, including monitoring post-traditional and graduate applications, informing applicants of FAFSA, employer reimbursement, or other appropriate forms of financial assistance, and provide admitted students with clear next steps of the university’s enrollment, registration, and student information system log-in process. This position will create and maintain collaborative working relationships with College Deans, Graduate Program Directors, and other university leadership, providing them with regular feedback, suggesting program improvements, and performing additional duties as assigned. A bachelor’s degree is required. Previous administrative or professional capacities, including direct responsibility for student records, enrollment and registration activities is preferred. Ability to work on multiple software systems, such as Slate, Workday, and Canvas is preferred. Exemplary customer service, communication, and organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail are needed. Must be able to connect, motivate, inspire, and work with a diverse student population and demonstrate a commitment to the holistic development of students. The ability to work in a professional and confidential manner with all staff, students, parents, and the community is essential. About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at .