Student Success Advocate - Two Positions bei University of Maine
University of Maine · Orono, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Orono
The Student Success Advocate provides holistic academic advising support and proactively connects their students to University of Maine System wraparound services that advance student success. The Student Success Advocate provides integrated advising, proactive and targeted communication, and educational counseling for first-time college students throughout their first two academic years. This role also develops strategic plans to enhance student learning and empower students to successfully transition to, and meet, university-level expectations and successfully matriculate throughout their first two years. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $45,000 to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Typically has an education associated with a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience with student advising with a focus on engineering and technology.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated success building productive relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, including effective written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills with internal and external constituencies.
- Knowledge of and experience using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, with an aptitude to identify trends, collect data and establish relationships.
- High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel normally requiring a valid Maine Driver’s License.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
