Student Support Advisor

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces. Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners. About the Position The Student Support Advisor plays a vital role in supporting students throughout their educational journey, embodying our TEACH values and fostering a culture of CARE that aligns with our mission, vision, and purpose. Their role involves providing proactive, prompt, and accurate advising on financial, academic, and service\-related matters, to ensure students receive the necessary support to reach graduation. This includes advocating for students at every stage of their academic journey by establishing personalized relationships, monitoring their financial and academic progress, and promoting their success through holistic advising. In addition, the Student Support Advisor serves as an advocate for students and connect them with resources and support services, addressing their concerns, and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure they have the tools and support they need to succeed. In a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, Student Support Advisors operate within a state\-of\-the\-art call center architecture, where their day is meticulously planned out. Their objective is to offer one\-call resolution while inspiring students to take ownership of their educational goals. Through various communication channels, such as incoming and outgoing calls, chats and personalized emails and SMS, they cater to the individual student needs and preferences. This role of a Student Support Advisor is a critical ingredient of student success, and proactive, accurate and timely support from them can have a substantial impact on the lives of their students. Please watch this video to get insight on a day in the life of a Student Support Advisor. DeVry Student Support Advisors: Helping Students Thrive Your responsibilities/What you’ll do * Provide support for the new student enrollment process by partnering with Admissions to answer student queries, offer comprehensive information on the program and costs, and outline funding options to enable students to make informed decisions * Develop and validate an estimated financial plan and establish clear timelines for applicants to ensure financial preparedness for the commencement of their educational journey * Maintain a thorough understanding of all academic and Title IV financial aid programs, policies, and procedures, including institutional policies, and federal and state regulations * Monitor student accounts, pro