Understand curriculum, policies, procedures, and campus and
community resources and accurately share information as needed with
students.
Motivate students to make informed decisions that positively
influence academic, personal, and professional development around
topics such as time management, organization, career planning, test
taking, study strategies, motivation, procrastination, goal setting
and more. Be able to deliver in one-on-one sessions and in groups;
face-to-face and in various electronic forms (i.e., Email and
TEAMS).
Monitors student assessment scores and program requirements and
maintain advising logs (files & EAB) to track contact hours,
issues, and outcomes of advising sessions and student portfolios
(Binders) with appropriate documentation.
Forge and maintain proactive working relationships with various
campus stakeholders including faculty and staff.
Assist students and faculty to problem solve issues that arise
related to progress towards academic goals, persistence and
attendance.
Master a firm knowledge of other campus support offices and
centers and make appropriate referrals. Serve as student’s primary
source for which to navigate university life.
Encourage students to form a connection to the campus that is
consistent with their interests, goals, and development.
Be sensitive to the confidentiality of students. Be
knowledgeable, follow FERPA laws, and secure written permission
from the student to speak with third parties as appropriate.
Orient students to their rights and responsibilities and to the
academic advising process.
Be able to effectively execute technology including Banner,
Degree Works, Student Success-Navigate, and FOCUS2 in every day
work with students.
Coordinate and implement academic, writing, and library
workshops and activities designed to foster students’ growth.
Coordinate professional, personal and cultural workshops and
activities.
Coordinate and implement professional tutoring program,
including writing seminar.
Coordinate and implement group for students who are on academic
probation.
Assist in training professional and faculty academic advisors
as it relates to TRiO, SSS and how best to meet the needs of the
students.
Participate in various TRiO/Division orientation activities for
students.
Create and implement programs and seminars on various topics
that promote student success.
Serve as an advocate for students.
Assess program effectiveness through workshops, semester and
end of the year evaluations, combined with academic performance and
standing.
2. Support strategic, university-wide persistence efforts:
- Provide targeted outreach and support for students at-risk for
leaving the university. Collaborate with other academic
support/advising offices, deans, and faculty.
- Understand and be able to implement retention/persistence
strategies for the TRiO, SSS program and for caseload of assigned
advisees.
- Be able to effectively manipulate data in various forms (i.e.
software and Excel) to track and report outreach efforts.
- Identify institutional barriers to student success and make
recommendations for changes as appropriate.
3. Support the mission, programmatic and administrative duties for
the TRiO, Student Support Services Department and Division of
Enrollment Management and Student Success:
- Serve as a liaison to specified academic and administrative
offices and meet regularly. Share information with other members of
the TRiO Department and EMSS Division.
- Track activity and create various reports utilizing Excel and
other technologies.
- Stay abreast of research and industry knowledge and incorporate
new methods and interventions in day-to-day work.
- Assist in the operational efforts of the office, which may
include directing /supervising student employees, ensuring office
openings and closure, answering phones and emails, website
maintenance, policy and procedure development, marketing
(publications, social media, etc.) and more.
- Must be able to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
- Stay current on trends and participate in professional
development and benchmarking activities.
- Participate in various TRiO department, division and
university-wide events.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree required in Counseling, Higher Education,
Student Affairs, Social Work, or related field
- 1-3 years of related experience
To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit a cover
letter and resume on Xavier University's website. Review of
applications will start on
October 26, 2026 and will be
accepted until the position closes at the University’s
discretion.
Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process
will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three
professional references.
Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic
tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our
mission and values , we welcome and support members from
diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to
open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives,
and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of
belonging
. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of
Cincinnati , which has
an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many
interests.
Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and
affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational,
health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility
varies by position and employment class:
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision
and prescription coverage.
- Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts,
flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
- Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance,
accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick
leave and holidays.
- Tuition remission for employees and their eligible
dependents.
