Grace Scholar Advisor

Position Summary:

The Grace Scholars Advisor provides comprehensive career advising and programming along with academic advising, learning support, and campus and community referrals to third- and fourth-year students in the Grace Scholars Program, in collaboration with the Grace Scholars Program Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Serve as advisor to the Grace Scholars Program with specific focus on third- and fourth-year students, conducting individual and small-group sessions designed to monitor their educational and career development goals and assist with the resolution of academic and personal challenges.

* Provide individual consultation, assessment, advising, intervention, advocacy, problem solving, and referral for students regarding their academic, career, personal, and financial circumstances at the University.

* Develop individualized personal and professional development plans and maintain updates, academic action and progress for each Scholar.

* Monitor student progression toward educational/career goals through schedule checks, progress reports, and consistent communication with faculty.

* Maintain an electronic record of student interactions/issues to be shared with Grace Scholars staff.

* Build and maintain relationships with Mount Mary internal and external stakeholders for collaboration and partnership opportunities

* Create and maintain an interactive environment encouraging mutual trust and open communication.

* Enhance the academic and social engagement of historically underserved students by creating and supporting opportunities for underrepresented students to develop a sense of belonging on campus and opportunities for all students to build community with one another.

* Teach two .5 credit sections of the Grace Scholars Seminars during the fall and spring semesters.

* Develop, coordinate, and implement social, cultural, and educational programs for Grace Scholars that will enhance and develop their personal, professional, and leadership skills.

* Collaborate with Grace Scholars Program Director to plan and implement the Summer Bridge Program for first-year Scholars.

* Assist Director with ongoing program assessment, including completion of progress reports and annual grant reports.

* Participate in staff meetings, professional development offerings, and Mount Mary University community-building activities and events.

* Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

* Master's Degree in Education, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field preferred.

* Bachelor's Degree in the area of higher education, counseling psychology, social work, or related field required

* Familiarity with the Midtown-Grace Scholars Program is a plus.

* Experience working with diverse populations, including limited-income, first generation, and students and families in Milwaukee.

* Familiarity with issues/circumstances that impact the recruitment and retention of traditionally underrepresented students in higher education.

* Ability to assess situations, prioritize work, and take initiative.

* Ability to multi-task and exercise sound judgement.

* Ability to develop new and innovative ideas for student engagement and retention.

* Ability to follow through with tasks and work independently.

* Cooperative, friendly, and professional manner.

* Excellent organizational skills.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Bilingual (especially Spanish-English or Hmong-English) is highly desirable.

* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group processes, and foster collaborative decision-making.

* Computer Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2010. Familiarity with Jenzabar or other data systems is a plus.

* Ability to drive and possession of own vehicle is a plus.

Qualifications:

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

* May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.

* Must reach, bend, stoop, lift

* Must sit, walk or stand

* Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

* Can be scheduled for up to 40 hours a week

* Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year

* Complete work required within a limited space

* Complete work required within a limited time

Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace.