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Student Service Advisor

Student AdvisorGeneralFull TimeRemoteEntry LevelTeam 201-500Since 1914H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Colorado

Posted

50 days ago

Salary

$18 / hour

Seniority

Entry Level

Bachelor DegreeEnglishSpanish

Job Description

Student Service Advisor

Colorado Christian University - College of Adult & Graduate Studies

• Contribute to CCU’s mission by guiding and encouraging students to fulfill their God-given calling and educational goals by providing quality, Christ-centered advising. • Answer student questions via phone, email, and in-person advising appointments; documents details in student’s record. • Initiate outbound calls to students to assess early intervention needs, build advisor/advisee relationships and ascertain obstacles to course completion or registration. • Analyze, organize, and update reports, spreadsheets, and templates. • Interpret and analyze student data in order to proactively contact students and achieve monthly retention goals. • Partner strategically with other departments to facilitate and process time-sensitive student requests. • Prepare and plan for future blocks/semesters; collaborate with colleagues on special projects; attend team meetings and training webinars/conference calls. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High technology proficiency; fluency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Confidence with a high level of inbound/outbound calls; proven ability to articulate clearly and persuasively, yet professionally, with students.
  • Self-confidence, patience, empathy, and availability when building rapport with students; ability to understand and adapt quickly to multi-generational needs and characteristics.
  • Ability to be a creative, out-of-the box thinker who takes initiative to find solutions while clarifying and enforcing CCU’s expectations and policies.
  • Flexibility, a teachable spirit, and openness to change; ability to proactively locate appropriate resources to assist with unfamiliar situations; confidence in asking questions, and ability to recognize and learn from mistakes.
  • Consistently cohesive working relationships, ability to view conflict positively and operate with honesty and respect in all communication.
  • Disposition to enjoy a high-energy call center-type work environment, maintain focus amidst unexpected distractions, and manage disruptions with professionalism.
  • Previous advising, student service, higher education, public relations, customer service, or similar experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
  • Bilingual speaking and writing proficiency in Spanish/English preferred.

Benefits

  • Tuition waiver program
  • Excellent healthcare
  • Generous paid time off
  • Matching 403(b) retirement plan
  • Additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings

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