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What they do
A Student Support Administrator is responsible for operations within a student support facility, ensuring all facility staff and students' needs are met.
$83,748 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Be the First to Apply Job Description Provides academic advising and student success support to undergraduate students in the School of Communication and Media, supporting academic progress, policy navigation, and timely degree completion. Collaborates with CCFA advising team, faculty, and campus partners to support advising, graduation, and compliance processes. Manages admissions-related processes, supports recruitment initiatives, maintains student records, and ensures compliance with university policies and deadlines. Responsibilities Academic Advising & Student Support Advises and counsels students regarding course selection appropriate to their major and general educational goals. Monitors student progress toward degree completion, ensuring compliance with university policies, procedures, and deadlines. Administers and coordinates new student orientation with CCFA advisors. Provides referral services as appropriate to support student success. Recruitment Support Leads and assists with recruitment efforts and other admissions-related events in coordination with CCFA recruitment staff. Records & Reporting Develops and maintains accurate and current student records. Assist in compiling reports in coordination with college and university staff. Provide graduation checkout services and degree certification processes for undergraduate students. Supervision & Student Success Systems Maintains and updates information within the Student Success Center and related tracking systems. Faculty & Administrative Collaboration Consults regularly with school faculty and administrators regarding course requirements, student concerns, curriculum matters, and related issues. Other Duties Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field Two (2) years of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education. Preferred Qualifications Experience in academic advising in higher education. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience supporting recruitment or admissions functions. Graduate degree in any field/experience working with graduate students Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. About Us The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million. Job Info Job Identification 723 Job Category Student Services Posting Date 09/10/2026, 04:35 PM Apply Before 09/25/2026, 12:55 AM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations 38152 (On-site) Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Hiring Range 50,000 to 55,000 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm Job Posting Category Staff
Benefits
- Dental Insurance