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Student Support Advisor-Early College STEM Academy
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Position Number: 5170177
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Disability Services

Student Support Advisor-Early College STEM Academy

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Job Posting Date:
April 9, 2024

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$58,975 - $73,713

Department:
Early College and Workforce Advisors

Job Description:

The Early College STEM Academy at Madison College has an excellent opportunity for an engaging and compassionate individual to join our team. We are seeking a dedicated Early College Advisor who will advise, and case manage dual-enrolled high school age students to help develop their college readiness skills, monitor student achievement, provide academic coaching, and mentorship. Also, collaborating closely with faculty to identify support and interventions for student success.

In this role, you will provide holistic support and advising to underage students facing personal, family, or economic crises that may impact their academic success. This includes individualized case management and assisting students in setting and achieving their goals while accessing necessary college and community resources as referrals. Additionally, you will provide vital academic and career advising, help students navigate college systems and policies, and monitor their progress for proactive support.

This is a full-time exempt position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with potential evenings and weekends. Some option for remote work, per college policy.

Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of April 29, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Required documents (2)

Resume
Cover Letter

*Failure to include this document by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Responsibilities

Provide holistic student support advising for Early College Students. Gain and build confidence with diverse students. Provide regular, individualized coaching, counsel, support, and case management to students experiencing family, personal, or economic crises which may impact academic and personal success. Help students develop self-efficacy by setting and achieving their goals, monitoring progress, adjusting their behavior, and solving their problems. As needed, provide student referrals and support for additional college and community resources or counseling services.
Provide intentional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement: Participate in regular team reviews and discussions of proven instructional and youth development practices to inform teaching and program design, adapting strategies and practices accordingly. Collaboratively strategize on interventions around student behavior, attendance, attitude, or performance concerns that negatively impact the students or learning communicates progress. Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
Provide academic and career advising for high school completion and Liberal Arts. Collaboratively review and interpret student transcripts and placement test scores. Assist students in developing academic goals and plans based on high school completion requirements, dual credit opportunities, and career aspirations. Advise and assist students in understanding academic requirements and selecting and registering for courses.
Provide academic coaching and resource options for student success. Support students to understand and navigate academic and college systems, policies, and procedures.
Provide Student Retention support and Case Management. Proactively monitor students' progress and work with students to assess and address academic difficulties.
Assist in incoming applicants' recruitment, assessment, placement, and course load. Engage in outreach and informational presentations with school district and college personnel, students, families, and community agencies. Participate in evaluating, assessing, and selecting students, including reviewing transcripts, files, evaluations, and interviewing students.
Maintains a commitment to the college's mission, vision, and values.
Other duties as defined by department, college, or officials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated communication and human relations skills with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of student development and learning college theory and principles and developmental advising.
Experience assessing student needs and coordinating culturally competent educational and community-based services.
Experience in community outreach and partnership development; knowledge of local social service systems.
Demonstrated experience in successfully advising, building positive relationships, motivating, and supporting underserved and culturally diverse young people.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of experience that align with the responsibilities of the position.
While not a requirement, bilingual in Spanish or Hmong is desirable.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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