Staff Advisor

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for students regarding onboarding, curriculum, success, and completion using a guided pathways model.
• Provide proactive and developmental academic advising to new students and an assigned caseload.
• Guide students in developing plans of study that meet degree requirements and recommend appropriate course loads.
• Facilitate student problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and goal setting.
• Connect advisees to appropriate campus resources based on individual needs.
• Support faculty by providing information and resources to assist with student persistence and retention.
• Teach students how to track academic progress, interpret policies, and utilize available institutional tools.
• Document all student interactions, including appointment notes, emails, and phone conversations, using advising technology.
• Build strong working relationships with academic departments, faculty, and staff to support student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in academic advising, admissions, or other higher education functional areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with underrepresented populations and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of the community college mission and setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, social work, education, higher education administration, or a related field.

Benefits

Rhodes State College offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, including:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• STRS and OPERS retirement options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

About the Company

Rhodes State College is dedicated to student success through a student-centered approach, providing essential resources and guidance to help students achieve their educational and career goals.