College Advisor

Company: Western Technical College
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Position SummaryWestern Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn and are dedicated to serving students. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching and learning, please consider this employment opportunity at Western. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide developmental advising, guidance, and support for enrolled students with the goal of retention and graduation from their respective programs. Works within a comprehensive retention system designed around a student centered relationship owner model. Assesses individual students' plans (academic and non-academic) and determines appropriate interventions to address barriers to their educational success.Essential Functions1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.2. Perform office function's which may include, but are not limited to: respond to internal/external customers and staff; create and modify documents, records, and reports using College standard software; maintain hard copy and/or electronic filing system; monitor inventory and budget information; schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for meetings and/or appointments.3. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department. 4. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.5. Developmental Advising - Supporting Action/Task May Include:Work in collaboration with the deans, division staff, faculty, and student services staff to promote, facilitate and ensure seamless, student-centered service, and individual student successDetermine appropriate academic or non-academic interventions based on individual student presenting issueAssist students in resolving any holds or institutional barriers that are impacting their successWork collaboratively with Western staff to implement and maintain a comprehensive relationship owner model designed to enhance retention for all studentsEngage in personal coaching sessions and refer to the appropriate on-campus and external resources.Utilize the established coaching model practices with all student interactions.Interpret and provide rationale for college policies, procedures, and requirementsDiscuss and reinforce linkages and relationships between instruction program and occupation/career6. Data Collection and Analyses - Supporting Action/Task May Include:Utilize the CRM student retention system to track all facets of student successDetermine student needs for services and maintain a specified overall retention rate for all students on caseloadAnalyze retention and data to identify trends and potential solutionsCompile data and generate reports and prepare documentation for individual student records7. Caseload Management - Supporting Action/Task May Include:Assess student needs. Develop and implement individualized student plansProvide on-going support to students in accordance with the needs and strategies identified within the planContinually monitor academic progress of assigned students and collaborate with faculty and staff to provide early and timely interventionsDevelop new resources for students based on individual needQualificationsMinimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree OR Education combined with appropriate occupational experience in related field totaling 7 yrs. (14,000 hrs.) OROccupational experience in related field totaling 7 yrs. (14,000 hrs.)Master's degree preferred. Preference will be given to those with a degree in counseling (career, personal, or community), student affairs, social work or human service field.Minimum Experience Requirements:2 years preferred in related fieldSpecial Instructions/About WesternThis position reports to: Director - Advising and Career ServicesStarting salary range based on education and experience: $21.56 - $26.95 This position would include competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, WRS, Employee Wellness Programs and more. Applicant review will begin: August 31, 2020 Start Date of: September 2020 Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire) Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at (608)785-9274.

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