What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Advancement Specialist position at Brookdale Community College?
Role Description
The Student Success Coach/Advisor role is responsible for fostering student learning, support, and success at Brookdale Community College.
This position involves advising students on college preparedness, financial aid, career resources, and graduation, as well as providing career and college planning services.
Key responsibilities include engaging in case management practices, maintaining knowledge of financial aid options, and staying up-to-date on best practices for promoting student success.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to develop positive mentoring relationships with diverse student populations.
- Manage and monitor a caseload of students, providing consistent and timely information about the program.
- Mentor students in skills needed to be successful in college.
- Support students in developing an educational plan and strategies for improvement.
- Collaborate with school administrators regarding student success and program completion.
Skill Requirements
The following skills are essential for this role:
- Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop positive mentoring relationships with diverse student populations.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to learn higher education programs and systems.
- Maintenance of FERPA regulations.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, candidates must have:
- A bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
- Three years of experience working directly with students.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
