College Advisor, Community Education, Perkins Grant; Part-Time Limited Term

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees.

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Under the supervision of the Dean, Community Education and the Advising Supervisor, this College Advisor position is a vital contact for all program students to drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. The role collaborates closely with valued partners (i.e. Advising Peers, Recruitment, Admissions, Career, Financial Aid, Retention Coaches, Student Life, and faculty) to provide coordinated care, academic and non-academic advice, including, but not limited to STORM and program orientations, transcript and course placement evaluations, approval of course waivers under the guidance of program faculty, and registration through various parts of the student's academic career path.

The College Advisor provides various aspects of academic support and guidance throughout the student's entire academic career path and is expected to engage and provide proactive advising strategies throughout the academic year with a minimum of three contacts during critical periods each semester (the 3 points of contact should include:
Pre-advise – first four weeks of the semester, Mid-term – weeks 6-9, and Priority registration – weeks 9-16) to ensure students have the best opportunity to achieve their educational goals. The goal is to coordinate care and build transformative relationships with students while interpreting information and providing clarification on procedures and academic requirements of specific programs. College Advisors are responsible for monitoring academic progression, including using academic milestones to increase retention of all students, and they play a pivotal role in promoting student success to ensure students reach key benchmarks throughout their academic program.

• Student Advising: Performs a comprehensive model of academic advising for current students. Presents group workshops and provides individual advising sessions. Serves as a resource for Pathway/Program faculty who advise students. Assesses scores/GPA as appropriate. Reviews transcript and program plans. Teaches students how to register for courses in alignment with course availability and program changes that are supportive of the student's ability as well as academic, financial, and career plans while applying an equity of treatment with all student concerns.
  
  Advises students on academic decisions and career development, including effects of dropping courses and/or changing programs, referring students to Financial Aid specialists as appropriate. Clarifies Academic Plan and other planning documents to students.
• Education Planning Leadership: Assesses strengths and weaknesses in students' academic, career, and personal development by identifying factors that enhance or prevent academic progress. Examines alternatives based on changing goals, academic progress and/or personal situation. Interprets non-cognitive assessment results to guide students to establish realistic academic and career goals. Remains current and knowledgeable of MATC transfer credit policies, agreements and graduation requirements for Pathway programs to better assist planning.
  
  Stays current on general Financial Aid processes to inform recommendations for education planning.
• Academic Monitoring and Success Planning: Assess strengths and weaknesses in students' academic, career, and personal development by identifying factors that enhance or prevent academic progress; examine alternatives based on changing goals, academic progress or personal situation; interpret non-cognitive assessment results to guide students to establish realistic academic and career goals. Monitors program plans, determining eligibility and satisfactory progress toward degree, identifying current and potential needs or problem areas such as study skills and tutoring options.
  
  Counsels suspended academic pathway students and completes a Monitored Academic Plan (MAP) that includes courses and a corrective action plan. Collaborates with the Retention Coaches to facilitate workshops for students on suspension that includes information on academic policies, academic and non-academic resources. Understands and explains procedures and implications that support Financial Aid recipients who are suspended.
• Resource Guidance: Identifies and refers students in need of additional academic resources, career planning, personal or financial counseling, and/or special needs to…