[Hiring] VIRTUAL COLLEGE SUCCESS ADVISOR @Bottom Line

Role Description

The Virtual Success Advisor is a national role responsible for supporting college students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds through Bottom Line's virtual advising model.

• Reporting to the Senior Program Manager on the National Program Team.
• Spearheads Bottom Line's hybrid advising approach, serving students through customized content delivered via SMS and supplemented by live, virtual sessions.
• Part of a connected national and regional team, partnering with regional Success Coaches for in-person intervention when necessary.
• Acts as the human anchor of Bottom Line's scaled advising support layer as the organization aims to serve 20,000 students by 2030.

Direct Student Support – 70%

• Engage directly with students by monitoring communication on messaging platforms and providing live virtual support through video calls and chats.
• Coach students through completing key milestones centered around Bottom Line's DEAL (Degree, Employability, Affordability, Life Skills) model, including:
  • Enrolling in classes
  • Paying semester balance
  • Creating a professional resume
  • Completing financial aid applications
• Help students resolve general obstacles by coaching them on self-advocacy and resourcefulness skills.
• Support the implementation of a summer melt campaign to ensure students achieve critical milestones for fall enrollment, including:
  • Finalizing outstanding financial aid issues
  • Paying fall balance or creating a payment plan
  • Completing important forms for on-campus or commuting plans
  • Accessing work study and other campus resources
• Coordinate with regional Success Coaches for in-person intervention and document the handoff in Salesforce.
• Provide responsive support to students via a communal advising model that combines technology and live virtual support.

Data Entry – 5%

• Track and record student progress using both quantitative and qualitative measures.
• Enter data and meeting notes into CRM within 2 business days of a student interaction or status change.
• Maintain accurate student contact information in the student CRM.

Organizational Support – 5%

• Represent the Bottom Line brand positively and increase brand awareness throughout the community.
• Support planning and staffing blueprint for program events, including:
  • Recruitment presentations
  • Annual Recognition Night
  • Career events
• Provide additional program support as assigned by supervisor.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without advanced notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and work authorization.
• 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to Bottom Line's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Experience developing trusting relationships with students and coaching them toward goals.
• Demonstrated ability to craft and customize messages that inspire action among first-generation college students.

Requirements

• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.
• Experience with virtual student advising is a plus.

Benefits

• Learn about our benefits here .

Work Schedule

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Work schedules are structured around student needs and may include evening and weekend hours. Schedules are established in coordination with the supervisor and may flex throughout the year to support key student milestones and program priorities, in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.

Direct Reports

None

Expected Travel

Minimal. This is a fully virtual role. Occasional travel may be required for team gatherings, organizational events, or in-person student events as needed.

Who Should Apply

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.

All applications must be submitted via Bottom Line’s Career Page. Please share your resume and cover letter. The application deadline is August 07, 2026. Start Date: August 2026.