Student Success Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Student Success Specialist collaborated with the TEAM and contributed to the collective TEAMs decision-making, worked in higher education with pre-college/college access and opportunity programs or other relevant experience.
Skills : Advising and Counseling, Communication.
Description :
- Trained of educational disparities faced by BIPOC, minority, and low-income students.
- Served students from diverse cultural and SES backgrounds.
- Addressed the retention of targeted student populations.
- Understood the importance of collaborating and cooperating with colleagues.
- Communicated with individuals from varying education levels and social and cultural backgrounds.
- Promoted and supported the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan and Student Success initiatives.
- Developed and managed a Student Education Plan (SEP) with each assigned advisee.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Student Success Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Student Success Specialist, helped first-year students persist, and contributed to key academic support areas, such as educational programming, monitoring course selection, academic progress, mentoring, tutoring, and overall student engagement.
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving.
Description :
- Partnered and collaborated with staff/faculty regarding academic advisement, career counseling, and financial aid literacy to students.
- Engaged in professional development and best practices for serving Act 101 identified populations.
- Collaborated on training and development for Peer Mentors.
- Prepared periodic student engagement reports.
- Partnered with academic advisors, Student Success Specialists, coaches, and others who help to achieve successful Act 101 Program student outcomes.
- Contributed to student engagement initiatives, based on best practices.
- Consulted with the Act 101 assistant director regarding students’ feedback and suggestions for improving or enhancing academic support services.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling
Student Success Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Student Success Specialist, worked with individuals on a group or individual basis, and established and maintained effective working relationships with other departments, faculty, students, and the public.
Skills : Organizational Skills, Data Analysis.
Description :
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Worked in an environment with frequent interruptions.
- Identified students’ needs for support services to make appropriate referrals.
- Trained in the use of computer software, including MS Office Suite and web-related technology.
- Demonstrated thorough decision-making and concrete knowledge of the PA Act 101 Program and PHEAA-Act 101 Program Guidelines.
- Served in the capacity of an academic counselor and coach to Act 101 Program students, may serve EOP students.
- Provided information and support to students on how to utilize relevant College resources.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling
Student Success Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Student Success Specialist, collaborated with faculty and staff to develop guidelines about specific program areas, and collaborated with Distance Learning to provide online learning readiness assessments and training to departments in support of Student Success initiatives.
Skills : Educational Technology, Cultural Competency.
Description :
- Assisted students in crisis to appropriate individuals as needed.
- Facilitated all student grievances through the approved student handbook.
- Oversaw the coordination of Early Alert Information.
- Developed systematic processes for contacting LCC graduates, conducting surveys, compiling data, and preparing reports for all student success programs.
- Addressed student disciplinary issues according to the Student Handbook and Academic Policy.
- Well-trained in student development and resources to promote student success.
- Trained in education advising methods and techniques.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Student Success Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Student Success Specialist, monitored each students progression toward his or her academic and career goals, researched student retention and completion data, and utilized the data to make decisions regarding student success.
Skills : Program Development, CRM Software.
Description :
- Collaborated with other LCC personnel to develop departmental outcomes and plans for continuous improvement.
- Reviewed grades periodically, performs a mid-semester check, and meets with students who are experiencing academic challenges.
- Worked with the appropriate department(s) to remove registration holds/flags as needed.
- Adhered to LCC’s academic policies and procedures.
- Assisted with New Student Orientation.
- Assisted students throughout the recruitment and enrollment funnel, New Student Orientation, Add/Drop periods, and late-start classes.
- Provided referrals and support for specific services depending on the student’s individual needs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Student Success Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Student Success Specialist, collaborated with other offices at BU as needed, and prepared timely reports on student progress and retention.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Student Information Systems.
Description :
- Worked with data analysts to identify trends to improve student support.
- Provided support to a pre-selected group of students with enrollment, academic planning, registration, and career planning; and also informed students of available services, and resources to increase academic readiness, progress, and success.
- Observed, received, and otherwise obtained information from relevant sources, and keeping records in CRM (Salesforce preferred).
- Maintained a database to assist and support students, regularly checking academic progress, and providing follow-up and follow-through as needed.
- Participated in all required professional development training.
- Provided students with current information and assistance regarding financial aid, career and academic planning, enrollment, registration, LCC resources, and program transfer opportunities and requirements.
- Contributed to the selection and enrollment of Act 101 students and their college orientation.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Student Success Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Student Success Specialist, maintained current knowledge of prerequisites, graduation requirements, university procedures, policies, and other student services.
Skills : Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Description :
- Provided comprehensive academic advisement to a portfolio of OMDS students.
- Collaborated with BU Virtual to enhance the Student Portal.
- Analyzed, interpreted, and implemented university policies and procedures.
- Collected retention-related student data for periodic reports.
- Served as the units scholarship coordinator.
- Managed the units internal scholarship selection process.
- Worked outside of normal business hours, and traveled, as business needs dictated.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Student Success Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Student Success Specialist, assessed the outcome of current activities and recommended and facilitated new or updated activities.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analysis Tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS).
Description :
- Evaluated scholarship selection process and recommends updates to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.
- Ensured all HLA courses were scheduled appropriately.
- Oversaw large lecture room requests, grade reminders, and other related duties.
- Trained with higher education student success issues and programs, student retention tools, and academic and co-curricular activities.
- Managed projects and processes involving multiple stakeholders.
- Related well with students, develop rapport, and trust, and work within a shared decision-making model with the students.
- Worked effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds and teamwork in daily work activities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Student Success Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Student Success Specialist, Participated in the development of new resources/programs or enhancement of existing resources/programs to improve student success, celebrate student achievement, strengthen student retention, and build student community within the unit.
Skills : Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Communicational Skills.
Description :
- Enhanced the efforts of, and makes referrals to, university support offices providing centralized student success services.
- Served as Schedule Deputy for the department.
- Collected, analyzed, and reported student success metrics.
- Planned and executed events to build community throughout the program.
- Coordinated with academic advisors and faculty to discover and respond to factors adversely affecting student success and provide guidance to students to overcome barriers to success.
- Assessed programmatic efforts to ensure effectiveness.
- Proactively recommended and implemented improvements to programming.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Student Success Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Student Success Specialist, helped manage student-facing (undergraduate) support activities within the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, including activities related to recruiting, retention, student success, mentoring, student awards, and scholarships.
Skills : Management, Developmental Skills.
Description :
- Helped assigned students to plan and map out their path to degree completion.
- Participated in outreach efforts to re-enroll students each semester.
- Monitored student progress to intervene, guide, and recommend solutions to academic difficulties.
- Maintained current knowledge of prerequisites, graduation requirements, university procedures, policies, and other student services.
- Planned and executed virtual events and programs to provide engagement opportunities and support for students.
- Created and updated resources for students.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars on academic skills, time management, and career readiness.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
