Student Services Advisor - MnSCU Academic Professional

Position: Student Services Advisor - MnSCU Academic Professional 2
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* Working Title:

** Student Services Advisor - MnSCU Academic Professional 2
** Institution:
** Minnesota West Community and Technical College
** Classification

Title:

** MnSCU Academic Professional 2
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
** City:
** MWST - Worthington Campus
** FLSA:
** Non Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$25.67 - $37.26

This position is located on the Worthington campus.
** Job Description
** This position provides academic, admissions, career, financial aid, and transfer advising services to prospective and current students at Minnesota West Community & Technical College to assist them in continuing their college progression.
** Principle Responsibilities:
**** 1**.
** All employees on a daily basis are expected to execute a service commitment to ensure all students are served and have a positive experience.
**** 2. Provide advising and coaching services through the appreciative advising model to new, current, returning, and PSEO students to ensure students are served holistically, in partnership with faculty, athletic coaches and directors, and other college departments.
*** Advise students on appropriate course selection, troubleshoot issues, and overcome achievement barriers.
* Track and report on advisees’ academic progress, identify at-risk students and develop and implement   academic recovery plans and retention strategies to ensure student retention and successful completion of their academic programs.
* Guide students to college-wide services and community resources for career exploration and personal support.
* Provide coaching and support to help students develop effective learning strategies, time management skills, and goal setting techniques.
* Interpret and translate Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Minnesota State and Federal policies and guidelines into advising procedures and services.
* Serve as an organizational liaison for assigned academic programs and student populations.
* Continuously develop coaching skills and utilize coaching techniques to empower students and promote their success.
* Participate in professional development activities and maintain membership in relevant organizations.
** 3. Plan, organize, and implement activities related to course placement, academic/career advising, retention, financial aid, and transfer.
*** Interpret multiple measures for course placement and provide resources and referrals.
* Identify career and educational options for maximizing student achievement and goal attainment.
* Utilize Advising technology tools to proactively communicate with students and track progress.
* Recognize relevant resources and success skills for students on varied paths on their educational journey.
* Plan and implement enrollment and retention activities and facilitate orientations, advising and registration sessions.
* Advise students on course selection and student planner interpretation.
* Provide accurate information on admissions, registration, and progress towards graduation and transfer.
** 4. Serve as college wide liaison for International Students.
*** Advise International Student applicants of admissions requirements.
* Track student compliance with requirements to remain a student.
* Serve as the Designated School Official (DSO), interpret and apply rules of admission of international students in the SEVIS system.
* Participate in system wide meetings and trainings to keep up to date of any changes relating to the admissions process and eligibility.
** 5. Perform other duties as assigned which may include committee or special projects work and ongoing professional development, to ensure the smooth functioning of the*
* ** department*
* ** and maintain the reputation of the*
* ** college*
* ** as a viable business partner.
**** Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 per hour
**** Minimum Qualifications
*** One year of professional experience which supports academic, financial, or career advising, student or academic affairs…