CCU Academy Student Success Advisor

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and  the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given   talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students  as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and   preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education,  and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, master's degree in Student Development, Education, or related field is preferred.
2. Two-three years experience working in Christian higher education is preferred.
3. Passion for helping students succeed, thrive, and develop educational skills to guide them through their future higher education goals.
4. Ability to be a self-starter, personable, organized, and a team player with strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Ability to balance multiple priorities and a large number of meetings in a very fast-paced environment, especially during high-demand periods of a semester.
6. Ability to adapt quickly and cheerfully to changing priorities and processes with an enjoyment of learning, being stretched professionally, and creative problem solving.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience using and maintaining a shared database system, and a willingness to learn new software technology.

1. CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Student Success Advisor shares the vision of how CCU Academy will transform students as they obtain their education with a Christian worldview that emphasizes how personal values and ethics can impact education, life, and work.
2. Serve as the primary point of contact for CCU Academy students, providing guidance and support throughout the student journey in Dual Credit, Online Dual Enrollment, and A.A. degree programs.
3. Advise students on academic requirements, course selection, and progression toward program completion, ensuring alignment with CCU Academy standards and degree pathways.
4. Proactively monitor student performance, identify barriers to success, and point students to academic support resources.
5. Foster relationships with students, families, and partner school administrators to promote clear communication, program awareness, and student success.
6. Guide students in setting academic goals, developing study strategies, and cultivating skills for thriving in a college-level environment.
7. Maintain accurate student records, track progress, and prepare reports on student retention, completion, and overall success metrics.
8. Collaborate with the Online Dual Enrollment Manager and other CCU Academy staff to enhance advising practices, program resources, and student engagement initiatives.
9. Support orientation and onboarding processes for new students and families, ensuring a smooth transition into CCU Academy programs.
10. Stay current with institutional policies, program requirements, and best practices in student advising to effectively support students.
11. Support CCU's Student Life department through involvement in campus wide programming, committees, and events.
12. Perform other duties in support of programs and student success, as assigned.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.