Student Success Advisor

Student Success Advisor Requisition ID: 2026-10687 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Taylorsville Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res Department: School of ProfessionalandTechnical Ed Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Transfer Pathways Student Success Advisor serves as a dedicated bridge between Utah's technical colleges and Utah State University, connecting students at every stage of their educational journey to the degree pathways, resources, and people who can help them succeed. This is a high-touch, student-centered role focused on guiding prospective, current, and transferring technical college students toward stackable degree options, from technical certificates to associate degrees, and from associate degrees to bachelor's degrees. Rather than functioning as a traditional academic advisor, this position acts as a facilitator and connector, building relationships, removing barriers, and linking students to the advisors, departments, and institutional resources that will help them achieve their goals. The Transfer Pathways Student Success Advisor is an advocate for students, for stackable degree programs, and for the partnerships that make transfer possible. This position is based at the Salt Lake Center, with travel required for key meetings and events at Utah technical college campuses and other USU statewide campus locations. Responsibilities Student Connection and Navigation (~70%) * Serves as a welcoming bridge for technical college students including prospective students, currently enrolled students, and those considering transfer who are exploring pathways to associate and bachelor's degrees at USU. * Provides high-touch, one-on-one guidance to help students understand available stackable degree pathways, including certificate-to-associate and associate-to-bachelor's degree options. * Proactively reaches out to students early in their technical programs so they are aware of their options before, during, and after completing a technical certificate. * Guides students through the initial stages of the transfer and articulation process, connecting them to academic advisors, the Registrar's Office, and enrollment services teams for formal credit evaluation and degree planning. * Assists students in navigating university systems, processes, and resources, serving as an advocate throughout their transition from technical education to university study. * Maintains confidentiality and handles student records and interactions in compliance with applicable policies and regulations. * Maintains documentation of student interactions and tracks key success metrics including students supported, transfer yield, credit retention, and student satisfaction. Relationship Management and Partnership (~15%) * Serves as the primary liaison and relationship broker between USU and all Utah Technical Colleges and other institutions offering technical certificates, fostering ongoing partnerships that support student transfer. * Connects and collaborates with USU Admissions, Recruitment, and Enrollment Services... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a p rotected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).