Student Success Advocate
Job no: 55000005
Position type: Classified Staff
Location: Radford
Division/Equivalent: Student Affairs
School/Unit: Student Affairs
Department/Office: Student Affairs-SP
Categories: Student Affairs / Services
Title: Student Success Advocate
Application Review Date: 05/29/2025
Work Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description The Student Success Advocate (SSA) is dedicated to supporting the retention and graduation of Pell-Eligible (PE) undergraduates at Radford University. The SSA will provide comprehensive case management for over 2000 enrolled PE students, serving as a one-stop advocate to navigate university systems from application through graduation. Each SSA will have a caseload of approximately 500 – 600 students. |
Required Qualifications • Demonstrated Experience in case management, holistic and intrusive approaches to student support/success, student affairs, or a similar role preferred. |
Preferred Qualifications: • Education, training and/or experience in counseling, social work, human services, or a related field. |
Special Instructions to Applicants This is a grant-funded position. |
Is this position Grant Funded: Yes
Is this position restricted: Yes
Is this position eligible for telework: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Classified Staff
Normal Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm, nights or weekends as needed.
Employee Classification: Education Support Spec III
Department: Student Aff Grants & Contracts
Salary: Starting at $44,192
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Department Contact Name: Bruce Hayden
Department Contact Phone: (540) 831-6297
Department Contact Email: wbhayden@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
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Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
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