Student Success Advisor

Job Description

Position Summary: Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Integrated Advising Collaborative (IAC) Student Success Advisors (SSAs) are key members of a coordinated, student-centered advising team. SSAs partner closely with Co-op & Career Advisors (CCAs) and Faculty Advisors (FAs) to provide proactive, holistic support that connects academic planning, personal development, and career readiness throughout the student lifecycle. Student Success Advisors serve as the primary point of contact for academic planning and progression, helping students develop clear, achievable pathways to graduation.

Through a developmental advising philosophy, SSAs empower students to make informed decisions, build self-advocacy skills, and connect their academic experience to long-term goals. As part of the IAC model, Student Success Advisors contribute to a shared advising structure that ensures coordinated communication, timely interventions, and a seamless student experience from matriculation through graduation.

Responsibilities

Academic Advising & Coaching: Provide individualized and group advising on academic planning, degree requirements, policies, and registration. Support students in developing and maintaining academic plans aligned with timely graduation. Coach students in study skills, time management, decision-making, and self-advocacy. Assist students in navigating transitions, including first-year adjustment, major exploration, and academic challenges. Student Success & Case Management: Monitor academic progress and identify students in need of additional support. Provide outreach in response to alerts, progress reports, and advising triggers.

Support students on academic probation through structured intervention plans and ongoing coaching. Connect students with campus resources including tutoring, accessibility services, and wellness support. Student Engagement Across the Lifecycle: First Year: Support transition, academic onboarding, and early engagement. Second Year: Guide academic planning and readiness for co-op preparation. Third Year: Support academic progression during co-op participation and course sequencing. Fourth Year: Ensure degree completion and support post-graduation planning. Integrated Advising Collaboration: Collaborate with CCAs and Faculty Advisors to deliver coordinated, holistic student support.

Participate in joint advising meetings, case reviews, and shared success planning. Maintain shared advising notes and contribute to aligned communication strategies. Ensure seamless referrals and coordinated handoffs across the advising team. School & Faculty Partnership: Serve as an integral member of the School Advising Team within assigned school(s). Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership on student success strategies. Align advising with curriculum requirements and program pathways. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely advising records in institutional systems (e.g., Navigate, Banner). Ensure…

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