NISS Program Advisor : NISS Coach at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 25

Salary

83000.0

Posted On

01 Sep, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Enrollment Management, Workshops, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Subject Matter Experts, Resume, Summary Reports

Industry

Education Management

Description

MINIMUM HIRING QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

PREFERRED HIRING QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Curriculum Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and deliver program content, including seminars and workshops.
  • Program Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of program activities and produce summary reports on outcomes and events.
  • Relationship Management: Serve as the primary liaison for institutional partners and cohort participants.
  • Research Support: Contribute to research efforts related to NISS programs and initiatives as needed.
    College/Business Unit: Enrollment Management
    Department: National Institute for Student Success (NISS)
    Location: Atlanta Campus
    Shift: M-F; 8:30AM-5:15PM In Person
    Salary : $80,000 - $83,000
    Pay Grade: NPP
    FLSA Status: Exempt
    Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
    Job Posting: 08/26/25, 1:35:13 PM
    Closing Date: 09/09/25, 10:59:00 PM
    Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
    Special Instructions:

    To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

  • A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

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Responsibilities
  • DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY WORK PRODUCTSAccountable for the timely execution of deliverables with a focus on clarity, insight, and strategic value
  • INSIGHT DEVELOPMENTAnalyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify key findings for NISS diagnostic reports and playbook recommendations.
  • CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONServe as a liaison with institutional partners to co-develop customized recommendations, foster stakeholder buy-in, and drive implementation of student success strategies.
  • Presents and communicates effectively in internal and external meetings
  • Co-leads effective meetings (e.g., CSI) with Senior Program Advisors
  • Assists clients in implementing student success strategies by creating materials that are tailored to the client’s situation and drive action
  • Engages and develops relationships with junior client members
  • STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONEffectively engage with junior stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and progress toward shared goals.
  • FEEDBACK INTEGRATIONActively seek and apply feedback from the Associate Director and Senior Analyst to continuously improve work quality and effectiveness.
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENTManage multiple concurrent projects involving diverse groups of higher education stakeholders, ensuring milestones are met and outcomes are achieved.
  • Problem Solving
  • Executes upon analysis and deliverables with high quality
  • Identifies and collects required institutional data, synthesizing multiple data sources as needed
  • Executes on structured approach to identify key challenges and make actionable recommendations
  • Anticipates potential challenges and suggests strategies to mitigate them
  • Proposes own workplan and priorities to SPA for alignment
  • TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND TEAMWORKUse an apprenticeship model to coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
  • Meets deadlines for deliverables / work output, ensuring Senior Program Advisors (SPAs) & Assistant Directors (ADs) remain up to date on status
  • Proactively raises any conflicting deadlines or direction to SPA & AD team
  • Remains consistently motivated
  • Seeks feedback and coaching from SPAs & ADs to strengthen skills
  • Collaborates effectively with peers and leadership
  • Support Development & Delivery: Contribute to the creation and implementation of the NISS diagnostic analysis and playbook for partner institutions.
  • Lead Diagnostic Lifecycle: Guide institutional partners through each phase of the NISS diagnostic process, including onboarding, discovery, refinement, and recommendations.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze institutional data from IPEDS, surveys, and other sources to identify trends and inform decision-making.
  • Diagnostic Reporting: Lead or assist in producing diagnostic reports that highlight key enrollment challenges faced by partner institutions.
  • Strategic Recommendations: Propose actionable changes to improve student progression, retention, and graduation, backed by measurable data.
  • Partner Engagement: Facilitate weekly check-in meetings with institutional partners throughout the diagnostic process.
  • Implementation Planning: Develop detailed implementation plans based on playbook recommendations to support institutional change.
  • Program Documentation: Maintain program files and generate reports on partner learning outcomes and implementation progress.
  • Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned.
    Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
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