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Customer Success Advisor

Livonia, MI · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Customer Success Advisor At One Way Property Restoration, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service and creating exceptional customer experiences. We are a vibrant and innovative company ...

JCYC

College Success Advisor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23.50 - $25/hr

COLLEGE SUCCESS ADVISOR POSITION: PART-TIME (UP TO 20 HOURS PER WEEK) COMPENSATION: $23.50-$25.00/HR DOE LOCATION: In-person at Jefferson High School. Office location is 1710 OCTAVIA ST, SAN ...

PSST

Client Success Advisor

Louisville, KY · On-site

Description: Full-Time Client Success Advisor Job Summary: * I mplement new client installs, including implementation checklist, configuration, training and follow-up * Ongoing client support of PSST ...

FullShift Staffing, LLC

Academic Success Advisor

Tulare, CA · On-site

$41K - $51K/yr

Academic Success Advisor- Healthcare Training Center Description : In this role, the Academic Success Advisor has passion to ensure student success and achievements at Prosperity Training Center.

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How much do success advisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for success advisor in the United States is $51,309.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $58,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a success advisor?

Success Advisors are professionals who support individuals—often students or clients—in achieving their academic, personal, or career goals. They provide guidance, resources, and strategies tailored to each person's needs, helping them overcome challenges and stay on track. Success Advisors may work in educational institutions, businesses, or coaching firms, and their primary aim is to empower clients to reach their full potential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a success advisor?

To thrive as a Success Advisor, you need strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and a background in education, counseling, or related fields. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, virtual communication platforms, and data tracking tools is often required. Excellent listening, empathy, and motivational skills help build trust and effectively support clients or students. These competencies are crucial for guiding individuals toward their goals and ensuring ongoing engagement and satisfaction.

How does a success advisor typically collaborate with other departments to support client outcomes?

Success Advisors work closely with departments such as sales, product, and support to ensure clients achieve their desired results. They often act as a liaison, communicating client needs and feedback to internal teams and coordinating resources to address any challenges. This collaborative approach ensures that clients have a seamless experience and that their issues are resolved efficiently. Regular cross-functional meetings and shared platforms are common tools used to facilitate this collaboration.

What is the difference between Success Advisor vs Customer Success Manager?

AspectSuccess AdvisorCustomer Success Manager
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree, certifications in customer success or related fieldsSimilar credentials, often with additional experience in account management
Work EnvironmentClient-facing, providing guidance and support to ensure product adoptionClient and internal team collaboration, managing customer relationships
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across SaaS, tech, and service industries focusing on customer retentionCommon in SaaS, software, and tech sectors for account growth

Success Advisors and Customer Success Managers share similar roles in supporting clients, but Success Advisors often focus more on onboarding and initial success, while Customer Success Managers handle ongoing relationship management and growth. Both roles require strong communication skills and industry knowledge, but their specific responsibilities may vary by company.

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Infographic showing various Success Advisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,309 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Academic and Student Success Advisor

Hammond, IN • On-site

Purdue University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$40K - $49K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide individual advising to students on matters such as major selection, course selection, and academic performance.

  • Assist students with course recommendations and degree planning, and document student interactions.

  • Participate in recruitment activities and refer students to campus support services.

Purdue University rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Academic and Student Success Advisor
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Overview of Academic and Student Success Advisor
The Student Academic Support Department at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is seeking an Academic and Student Success Advisor to join their team. The primary purpose of the Academic and Student Success Advisor is to provide individual, appreciative, and transformational advising to students on matters such as selection of major, course selection and sequencing, and academic performance. The advisor is essential to impacting the retention and success of Purdue University Northwest students. The advisor will proactively reach out to targeted populations and maintain current and accurate records documenting individual student progress toward degree requirements while utilizing resources to support and strengthen communication and outreach with the assigned population of students. The Academic and Student Success Advisor will also discuss with and refer students to the support services offered throughout campus and consistently provide a positive environment which assists students in their personal and academic growth and development.
Salary:
  • 50,000 - 51,000

Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday; Additional support may be asked occasionally for student support

Duties and Responsibilities of Academic and Student Success Advisor
  • Provide general advising to students, and utilize software applications including Navigate, Slate, Degree Works, Cognos, and UniTime Scheduling Assistant
  • Assist students with course recommendations and degree planning
  • Consistently fill out appointment summaries and document student interactions
  • Participate in recruitment activities hosted by the college or unit

Benefits of Academic and Student Success Advisor
  • Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
  • Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
  • University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
  • University contributions to Health Savings Account -
    • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
  • Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Education of Academic and Student Success Advisor
  • Master's Degree Required

Experience of Academic and Student Success Advisor
  • Minimum of one year of advising experience
  • Professional work experience within a public higher education setting in an academic advising and/or retention-related position preferred

Core Competencies of Academic and Student Success Advisor
  • Ability to learn, understand, interpret, and relay the full range of student services available, including enrollment services, academic policies & procedures of PNW and associated federal & state regulations
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Possess excellent written, verbal, organizational, and time management skills
  • Adapt to changes and willingness to learn new things
  • Initiate & maintain professional relationships with diverse groups & sensitivity to the needs of students
  • May have to work evening & weekend hours during peak registration periods
  • Strong interpersonal and human relations skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
  • Willingness to complete Appreciative Advising Training and Certification within the first year of employment.
  • Bilingual Skills, preferred

Additional Information
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW's values reflect the university's commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
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