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

Description

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 shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

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. 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 are 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 contacts 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.

Supervision received is general in nature using established policies and general objectives often referring to the supervisor for policy clarification or interpretation. As a staff member of the MATC College Advising team, all job‑related performance directives, training, evaluations, and day‑to‑day directions will be provided by the Advising Supervisor.

• 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…