Job Details

Student Success Advisor

Position Number: 9841697
Location: Springfield, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Student Success Advisor

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Months Worked Per Year: 12
Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Regular work schedule will be 8:00-5:00 Monday - Friday.
Must have the ability to work until 6pm at least one night a week; evening and weekend hours are common during peak times of the year.
Remote Work Availability: No

Job Description Summary

Make a Difference Every Day -- Become a Student Success Advisor at Lincoln Land Community College!

Are you passionate about helping others succeed? LLCC is looking for a Student Success Advisor to support students as they navigate their college journey. In this role, you will:

Build strong, supportive relationships with students
Help students develop decision-making skills
Guide them toward achieving their academic goals

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be between $53,027 and $62,004 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills as it compares to existing LLCC staff in similarly situated positions.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience.
One year of work experience in education.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and solve problems.
Detail orientation, strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and good time management skills.
Knowledge of basic computer programs and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work until 6pm at least one night a week; evening and weekend hours are common during peak times of the year.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel or related field.
Experience in a community college setting.

Physical Requirements

Position Salary: Starting salary is likely to be between $53,027 and $62,004 per year with an excellent benefits package.
Open Date: 09/21/2026
Last Day to Apply:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before October 4, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin the week of October 19, 2026 with an anticipated start date of November 17, 2026.

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief 15 minute presentation. The topic for which will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College ATTN: Human ResourcesP.O. Box 19256Springfield, IL 62794

To apply, visit <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9841697"">https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9727