The FOCUS Advisor will conduct one-on-one meetings with probation students to develop individualized Academic Improvement Plans (AIP); review academic records to identify contributing factors to probationary status; monitor students’ progress and implement interventions as needed; collaborate with faculty, tutors, and support offices to connect students with appropriate resources; maintain detailed advising documentation; provide academic coaching on time management, study skills, and goal setting; facilitate workshops and group advising sessions; prepare progress reports for the Director of CAAS and stakeholders; and support data collection and assessment activities related to student retention and success initiatives. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).