Academic Advisor

The purpose of this position is to communicate the benefits of a WITCC education; to assist students by assessing their strengths, interests, and challenges; to provide academic and career advising and case management to enable students to move from college to employment.

• Advise students in the admission and registration processes, in changing or selecting a new program, and in developing educational completion and job placement career opportunities.
• Maintain confidential student records; write accurate case notes and progress reports.
• Develop and monitor individual service strategy to ensure students achieve their goals.
• Collect and analyze student information; conduct and interpret tests and interviews to appraise student’s interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personal values for educational and career goals.
• Facilitate relationships between the students and faculty in the Career and Technical programs of plumbing, electrical, construction, HVAC , automotive, and agriculture.
• Use excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Use database applications to create and manage files and communicate requested information, maintaining confidentiality.
• Advance and advocate a campus climate that values inclusion and belonging.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

This is a full-time, grade 6, administrative position with an annual wage of $49,728.00 grant funded. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability, and group life insurance; retirement, tuition waiver; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Physical Demands

Salary $49,728.00

Position Category Administration

Position Type FT

Hours Per Week 40

Grade/Level 6

Monday
-Friday 8am-5pm

Posting Number S165P

Job Open Date 08/21/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City IA 51106

Western Iowa Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parental, family or marital status or other protected basis. Members of minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and identify their status