NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Student Support Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrSaint Xavier University is dedicated to fostering student success through its TRIO Student Success Program. The Student Support Specialist will provide essential advice and resources to help students achieve their academic goals, ensuring retention and graduation rates are met.
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Responsibilities
Help participants understand advising processes and courses needed for degree completion
Provide assistance to balance coursework with other obligations
Review the academic progress of students throughout the academic year
Assist in maintaining records that comply with federal guidelines for the program
Provide information on or connection to financial and economic literacy information
Provide information on or assistance in applying for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Provide assistance or connection to assistance in applying to graduate/professional school
Plan and attend academic/cultural events for program participants
Provide additional connections to resources for students, as needed, including: Tutoring, Accommodations for students with disabilities, Career development, Counseling, Faculty connections, Others as appropriate
Develop, conduct, and evaluate workshops relevant to student retention and graduation
Represent the Student Success Program at University events and activities
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree
Commitment to the academic success of students
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with and commitment to serving disadvantaged students and other groups traditionally under-represented in higher education
Desire to work in a diverse environment; ability to multi-task, take direction and maintain strict confidentiality
A commitment to the University's mission, values and strategic plan
Preferred
Masters Preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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