[Remote] Returning Student Advisor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. The Returning Student Advisor will support students in restarting their educational journey by providing academic guidance, fostering effective communication, and ensuring student success and retention in their courses. Responsibilities Provide academic guidance to learners, assisting them with course navigation, academic policies, and course expectations Regularly engage with learners as a primary point of contact to address their non-academic inquiries and concerns, via voice, text, social media, and video Collaborate with team members to support retention initiatives. Identify at-risk learners and provide guidance to enhance their chances of short- and long-term academic success Contribute to achieving individual, team, and departmental retention goals Participate in and contribute to team collaboration and communication. Engage with team members on camera and in digital workspaces and virtual events Perform other duties as assigned Skills High School Diploma or equivalent experience Proficient in time management of competing priorities Skills – relationship building, ability to learn basic technical computer skills, time management, personal accountability, and drive Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role Any degree or equivalent experience Strong or advanced proficiency in any of the above required skills/experience 1+ years' experience in customer service, contact center or hospitality role Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams Other skills and abilities – critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, interpersonal skills, and multi-tasking Benefits Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized) FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen) Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid) Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid) Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid) Long Term Disability (UMA paid) Short Term Disability (Team Member paid) Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid) Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age) Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Company Overview Career-focused allied health school built on care. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is