Student Success Assistant

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline with two to four years relevant experience, or experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Knowledge:
• Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
• Experience recording notes and collecting data pertaining to services
• Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication
• Strong organizational and problem-solving
• Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as Aviso, Colleague, Self- Service, Slate, Microsoft products, and Perceptive Content.
• Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet
• Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing work
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non- cognitive or ‘soft’ skills, and social skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access & equity.
• Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings to provide student support outside of normal business hours.
• Scheduled Hours Weekly:
• Budgeted Wage for this Position:
• Exempt Status:
• Grade:
• Job Posting Responsibilities:
• Unit Determination: