Student Success Advising Specialist

Student Success Advising Specialist

Center for Academic Excellence

November 2, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advises approximately 190 freshmen advisees 
• Recruits, hires, trains, and oversees student tutors. 
• Coordinates tutoring needs with various academic departments. 
• Monitors tutor performance and effectiveness. 
• Work to earn accreditation for the Tutoring Center with CRLA or other appropriate organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Strong ability to work independently. 
• Intellectual curiosity. 
• Ability to work collegially.
• Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree. 
• Experience working with college students in an advising capacity. 
• Experience in academic advising or in student developmental counseling. 

COMPENSATION

The starting salary for this position ranges $38,500-40,000 annually commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin November 19, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law.  We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment.  Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.  To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.